Limoneira expands U.S. distribution footprint to East Coast

The two new distribution and packing centers on the East Coast will complement Limoneira's current facilities in Texas and California.

June 17 , 2020

Opinion: After coronavirus, the time may be right to look at PMA/United merger once again

Jim Prevor looks at whether, in the post-Covid-19 world, it would make sense to re-examine the idea of combining the national produce associations.

June 17 , 2020

Europe: Greenyard "returns to normal business" after challenging period

Hein Deprez, co-CEO said: “Our company has changed. This change was needed and will gear us up for the future."

June 17 , 2020

U.S.: Organic group supports hydroponic production lawsuit schedule

The Coalition for Sustainable Organics supports a scheduling order for a case brought by the Center for Food Safety, which opposes the organic certification of hydroponic and container growing systems.

June 16 , 2020

USDA proposes changes in handling requirements for Florida tomatoes

The Florida Tomato Committee recommended the changes related to Roma tomatoes and to the definition of “controlled environment.”

June 16 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Clementines fetch higher prices despite larger volumes in the U.S.

The prices of clementines in the U.S. - which are almost entirely supplied by Chile - are up 10% year-on-year despite a massive uptick in volumes.

June 16 , 2020

U.S.: Fruit and vegetable imports fell in April, with fresh seeing the biggest declines

Total fruit imports were down 15% year-on-year at US$1.7bn, while total vegetable imports stayed relatively stable, falling by only 2% in April to US$1.3bn.

June 15 , 2020

Peru sets sights on U.S. avocado market as Mexican volumes subside

Having been largely focused on Europe during the opening stages of its season, the Peruvian avocado industry is now seeing a market opportunity in the U.S. as Mexican supplies subside.

June 15 , 2020

Mucci Farms expands reach with two more U.S. distribution centers

An executive of the greenhouse produce grower-shipper says the new facilities will improve its ability to service retailers and consumers in the U.S..

June 12 , 2020

Europe: Warm weather boosts domestic stone fruit prospects, says supplier

"Although the weather has marked the beginning of the season, as well as the uncertainty about future consumer behavior, the outlook is in fact more than optimistic," said a company representative.

June 12 , 2020