Rainforest Alliance defends standard and adjustment process

The Rainforest Alliance explains adjustments to its new standard after months of meetings held due to criticism from the banana industry

December 24 , 2020

Chilean blueberries could face challenges in U.S. and Europe this season

Industry sources say the unpredictable timing of the arrivals, more volumes in the markets from other supplying countries, and difficulty in anticipating demand are all adding up to create a complicated season. 

December 23 , 2020

Duda Farm CEO to retire

Duda Farm Fresh Foods has announced the retirement of CEO Dan Duda at the end of 2020 after 40 years with the company.

December 23 , 2020

Envy apples well on way to becoming billion-dollar brand

The Envy apple brand had a record-breaking season this year, selling the entirety of the variety’s New Zealand crop before the end of the year.

December 22 , 2020

Rainforest Alliance meeting fails to appease LatAm banana industry

The Latin American banana industry expressed dissatisfaction with the Rainforest Alliance following a meeting that producers feel failed to provide answers or foster dialogue regarding the 2020 recertification plan.

December 22 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Citrus prices in U.S. market

In this installation of Agronometrics in Charts, we look at average citrus prices in the U.S. market in comparison to previous years.

December 22 , 2020

U.S. potato sales down despite retail spike

U.S potato sales declined during the period from July 2019 to June 2020. Even though there was an uptick in retail sales, this was counteracted by drops in both exports and foodservice.

December 21 , 2020

South Africa's Zebediela Citrus Estate to receive millions in funding

The Zebediela Citrus Estate in Limpopo, South Africa is to receive a grant as part of the government’s post-Covid-19 economic recovery plan. However, workers as calling for government monitoring.

December 21 , 2020

Moroccan citrus exports forecast to grow exponentially

Moroccan citrus exports are expected to see significant increases in the 2020/21 marketing year, particularly among oranges and soft citrus.

December 21 , 2020

Apple developed to resist climate change receives "rave reviews"

The first commercialized climate-resistant apple from the Hot Climate Programme receives "rave reviews" in 2020.

December 21 , 2020