Australia's Costa Group removes guidance despite "robust trading"

Uncertainty regarding the duration and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has forced Australia's Costa Group to remove its financial guidance for 2020 despite a good start to the year.

April 17 , 2020

European apple market: "See-sawing demand" in March amid Covid-19

The start of the lockdown first in Italy in early March  - and then gradually in many other European countries - coincided with a particularly turbulent period for the apple sector.

April 17 , 2020

State of the Market: Stonefruit and grape prices fall in U.S.

Prices and volumes of stonefruit fell in the U.S. in week 15, while the reported prices of grapes also fell across the pond in Europe.

April 17 , 2020

New Zealanders urged to eat more avocado after industry takes Covid-19 hit

NZ Avocado chief executive Jen Scoular said 20 - 30% of New Zealand's avocados would usually go to foodservice and independent fruit stores at this time of year.

April 16 , 2020

South Africa: Capespan providing for vulnerable farming communities amid operational challenges

Capespan outlined it's charitable foundation's efforts to provide food to its producing regions and give to vulnerable populations amid Covid-19.

April 16 , 2020

Unearthing bacteria to make agriculture more efficient, new discoveries in the field

A nitrogen-boosting alternative to ensure plants find the most productive path possible without harming the earth is the goal of the Andes project.

April 16 , 2020

Grocery sales the star of March amid record retail slump

Although total retail sales saw a the worst decline on record in March, falling by 8.7%, grocery sales surged by 25.6%.

April 15 , 2020

African farmers face difficult times as they lose export market access

Millions of family farmers across Africa are facing economic devastation as COVID-19 pandemic disrupts exports and global food supply chains.

April 15 , 2020

WHO and EC new guidelines stress that food "highly unlikely" to spread Covid-19

Newly released Covid-19 guidelines highlight that the food supply chain poses no threat to consumers and imposes new safety measures for the industry.

April 15 , 2020

U.S.: Fresh produce sales bounce back at beginning of April

Fresh produce sales growth at U.S. retailers rebounded at the beginning of April, reversing the decline that had been experiencing from their mid-March peak.

April 15 , 2020