Del Monte comes out strong despite "unprecedented, turbulent" quarter

Del Monte also recently bought six new vessels as new financial results show increased net income despite unexpected difficulties this quarter in the pandemic.

July 30 , 2020

International avocado market expected to recover in Covid-19 aftermath

Tridge says that as borders start to reopen and trade begins to resume to normal levels, the avocado industry is showing promise for recovery and in some cases, growth.

July 29 , 2020

What to expect from trucking during Covid-19

Steve Raetz of C.H. Robinson says to be best informed on the trucking market and its capabilities in this unique environment is to study both the spot and the committed segments.

July 29 , 2020

Fall Creek adds Alberto Medina-Mora as regional director for Mexico

Blueberry breeding and nursery company Fall Creek Farm & Nursery has hired Alberto Medina-Mora as regional director for Mexico.

July 29 , 2020

California avocado demand remains strong into summer - CAC

The California Avocado Commission also recently resumed certain tactics that they deemed inappropriate during the early days of the pandemic, such as sales contests and display contests.

July 28 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Strawberries prices skyrocket as California supplies dip

The average per kilo price of strawberries in the U.S. market in week 29 was roughly double the previous four years, as supplies from Central California declined.

July 28 , 2020

South African ports handle record citrus volumes

South Africa’s ports have handled record citrus volumes this year, recording a 29.4% increase across all terminals, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has confirmed.

July 28 , 2020

Hazel Tech teams up with Farmlands Co-operative in New Zealand

The partnership focuses on the use of Hazel Trex, a new pre-harvest technology launched by Hazel Tech this year, with support from global New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri.

July 27 , 2020

U.S.: Cyclospora cases grow as source remains unknown

As of July 22, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is reporting a total of 641 cases across 11 predominantly Mid-Western states.

July 27 , 2020

Stemilt kicks off Moon cherry program

Stemilt is kicking off its premium high-altitude cherry program, A Half Mile Closer the Moon, which it describes as the 'grand finale' of the season.

July 27 , 2020