U.S.: Fresh produce growth holds at 17% in week ending May 10

Meanwhile, over recent weeks has been the gradual recovery of fresh produce's share of total produce sales, while frozen and canned produce continue to see slow declines from their mid-March peak.

May 20 , 2020

U.S. and Turkish set for good cherry production, while EU stonefruit crops could struggle

A report by Tridge says U.S. and Turkey are expected to see good cherry harvests due to optimal growing conditions, while Spanish nectarines and Italian apricots are experiencing difficulties.

May 19 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: The role of Mexican blueberries in the U.S. market

The rise of Mexican blueberries in the U.S. market has been no small achievement. In 2010, they represented a mere blip on the map.

May 19 , 2020

Mission Produce ships first Peruvian Hass avocados to South Korea

The container was expertly packed by Mission’s South and Central America team operating out of Mission’s Peruvian packing house.

May 18 , 2020

South African citrus: Avoiding logistical issues will be key to season - CGA

The season's record marketing crop estimate of around 143m cartons still stands, but Justin Chadwick says that it could come down by up to 10% depending on how heavily demand is impacted by the disruptions in foodservice and other factors.

May 18 , 2020

Locked down shoppers turn to vegetables, shun ready meals

Shoppers cut spending on ready-made meals and bought more fruit and vegetables, turning to healthier eating during coronavirus lockdowns, preliminary results of a research project showed.

May 18 , 2020

How NYC urban farms are pivoting to stay in business during Covid-19

The rise of the pandemic has called the resilience of our food system into question, shifting our focus to the importance of decentralized, regional food for feeding our populations and maintaining our health.

May 18 , 2020

U.S. fruit imports rose by 4% in Q1

Total fruit imports into the U.S. in the first three months of the year rose by 4%, driven largely by big increases for avocados and table grapes and offset partially by declines in blueberries and strawberries.

May 18 , 2020

Chilean table grape shipments down on 2019, but Europe sees small rise

Chilean table grape exports as of May 10 were 7% lower year-on-year at 602,000 metric tons (MT), according figures from the country's Fruit Exporters' Association (ASOEX).

May 15 , 2020

U.S. researchers identify romaine lettuce varieties that last longer

Scientists with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have identified five romaine lettuce varieties that both brown less quickly after fresh-cut processing and are slower to deteriorate postharvest.

May 15 , 2020