U.S.: Avocado sales were outpacing fresh produce at end of March

Avocado sales growth was far outpacing the total fresh produce category overall in the U.S. at the end of March, despite seeing a lower peak in the middle of the month.

April 14 , 2020

U.K.: Thousands apply for fruit and veg grower jobs

While there are still many jobs to be filled, there is a massive surplus of UK labor at the moment, with millions furloughed from their normal jobs.

April 14 , 2020

Blueberries in Charts: Florida's prices far lower than last year

As Mexican blueberry volumes have increased in the past 5 years and Covid-19 uncertainty impacts pricing, uncertainty arises for Florida blueberries.

April 14 , 2020

Fresh food sales in China boosted by Covid-19

Chinese consumers may be cooking more in their homes even after Covid-19 and marketing strategies should capitalize on health benefits of fresh food.

April 13 , 2020

China: Port of Shanghai fruit imports almost fully recover in March

As the situation with Covid-19 stabilized in China, companies gradually returned to their operations, spurring on a rapid recovery at one of the most important points of entry.

April 13 , 2020

South American satsuma season suffers amid Covid-19 restrictions

South American citrus, especially Peruvian satsumas, are facing challenges in destination markets as pricing and marketing is hit by Covid-19.

April 13 , 2020

NZ: Court allows Crown appeal against Kiwifruit Claim decision

Strathboss and Seeka alleged that the Crown was liable to kiwifruit growers and post-harvest operators for granting an import permit without undertaking a risk assessment

April 10 , 2020

Chile forecasts big rise in soft citrus exports this season

Chile has forecast total citrus exports of 353,000 metric tons (MT) this season, an 8% rise driven entirely by big increases in soft citrus volumes more than offsetting expected declines in oranges.

April 09 , 2020

Coronavirus/produce industry survival guide: Q&A with specialty produce supplier Babé Farms

Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit reached out to Babé Farms, a producer heavily focused on foodservice, to help the industry understand the impact of the current situation on producers focused on foodservice.

April 09 , 2020

EU produce supply chain long-term stability in doubt amid increasing burden - Freshfel

Freshfel says that the European fresh fruit and vegetable sector is facing "significant challenges", including insufficient labor availability and risings costs of around 10% for growers and up to a third for logistics operators.

April 09 , 2020