California agriculture's direct impact from Covid-19 estimated at $8.6B

The state's agricultural sector already has lost US$2bn and could suffer losses ranging from US$5.9bn to US$8.6bn this year from disrupted markets and rising production costs.

June 26 , 2020

"Significant improvements" announced to PTI's traceability guidance

 The Produce Traceability Initiative - consisting of CPMA, GS1 US, PMA, and United Fresh - have announced the release of four new or improved tools to support traceability implementation.

June 26 , 2020

Chilean fresh fruit exports slide 17% through May

Chile's exports of table grapes, blueberries and cherries - which represent the majority of shipments over the period - all saw declines in value.

June 26 , 2020

Fester & Co. GmbH consolidates presence in South America and opens new office in Peru

Fester & Co. GmbH, Germany has proudly announced the foundation of its newest branch in Peru: Fester Marine Peru SAC.

June 25 , 2020

Fresh produce growth slows at U.S. retail as foodservice sector reactivates

"It will be interesting to see how consumers re-engage and we will be watching demand on key items," says Joe Watson of the PMA.

June 25 , 2020

Chile launches paperless phytosanitary certification for ag exports to U.S.

Agriculture Minister Antonio Walker said the move to electronic certification would help to streamline the export process and reduce costs.

June 24 , 2020

Opinion: Expedited supply chain demands lead to tomorrow's standard processes

Todd Bernitt, Vice President of Managed Services for Robinson Fresh, says retailers who can utilize expedited supply chain models will be the best poised for growth.

June 24 , 2020

Corrected: Shipping lines avoid Cape Town amid heavy congestion

The South Africa Europe Container Service (SAECS), jointly provided by Maersk, ONE and Deutsche Africa Linie (DAL), will omit Cape Town and focus its South African calls at Durban and Ngquara.

June 24 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Berry spot market pricing down on last year except for blueberries

Blueberries were alone in the berry category seeing a slight increase in week 25 pricing, with raspberries, blackberries and strawberries all experiencing declines of differing degrees.

June 23 , 2020

Chiquita to stop shipping bananas from Honduras in favor of Guatemala - report

The company reportedly announced that from June 30 it will stop using Puerto Cortés, instead trucking the fruit around 100km across the border to Puerto Barrios.

June 23 , 2020