Grapes in Charts: Volumes through March running higher than last year

As countries like Chile and South Africa recorded higher volumes of table grapes into the U.S., prices will likely change as Mexico enters the market early.

April 06 , 2020

International Blueberry Organization Summit rescheduled to 2021

The IBO Summit brings the global blueberry industry together under one roof to address common challenges and identify new opportunities.

April 06 , 2020

Coronavirus and produce: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”

Jim Prevor, editor-in-chief of Produce Business, provides analysis on the current state of the U.S. produce industry and asks what could come next.

April 06 , 2020

Costa Rican pineapple export demand decreases 50%

With conflicting information from the government about debt, Costa Rica's pineapple producers are worried about thousands lost as export demand plummets.

April 06 , 2020

U.S.: Unions call for Amazon to close its warehouses

In a letter on Friday, top unions in New York claimed Amazon was reckless in not following social distancing protocol in its facilities.

April 06 , 2020

Argentine citrus exports will be "paralyzed" unless lockdown regulations changed

The Argentine citrus industry will be severely impacted if the government doesn't take immediate action to roll back some regulatory measures designed to mitigate Covid-19, industry body Federcitrus has said.

April 03 , 2020

After Instacart workers strike, company provides safety kits to protect from Covid-19

After Instacart workers spoke out on health concerns on the front line of the Covid-19 pandemic, the company is providing safety kits for its shoppers.

April 03 , 2020

Australian vegetable industry praises government's investment in airfreight, Ausveg says

Following the annoucement that the Australian government invested US$66.6m in airfreight, Ausveg welcomes the support and projects optmistic outlook.

April 03 , 2020

China's fruit farmers hurt by lockdown losses

China’s fruit farmers, hurt by lost crops from coronavirus lockdowns and a slow recovery in demand, are reportedly looking to reduce plantings, switch crops or even take other jobs to cover their losses.

April 03 , 2020

USDA proposes removing blueberry fumigation requirement for two Chilean regions

Currently, growers from regions where the European grapevine moth is known to exist - the VI, VII, VIII, and XVI regions - must fumigate with methyl bromide.

April 02 , 2020