Kroger sees 30% sales surge

After announcing "hero worker" wages on the frontlines of the pandemic, Kroger experienced a 30% sales surge and borrows US$1bn to mitigate future losses.

April 02 , 2020

Covid-19's impact on Latin American ports, China's fruit pricing and global trade

A new report details the global impact of Covid-19 on fresh produce trade, highlighting Latin America's container shortage and Italy's canceled orders.

April 02 , 2020

Australian banana group urges visa extensions amid labor shortage fears

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) says retaining current staff on bananas farms was "imperative" to protect the continuity of supply of bananas to Australian consumers, and keep banana growers in business. 

April 02 , 2020

Check out the launch video of the Agricultural Water Summit

The first-ever Agricultural Water Summit will take place in Chile on August 26, 2020, addressing the water crisis that's affecting the industry throughout the world.

April 02 , 2020

U.K. grocery sales grows by fastest rate in decade

Lidl, Sainsbury's and Tesco have all reported jumps in sales as March broke the record for the month with the highest grocery sales.

April 01 , 2020

Opinion: Lessons and challenges of cooperation in times of Covid-19

Manuel Otero of the Interamerican Agricultural Cooperation Institute stresses the importance of local agriculture in times of crisis as critical to food security.

April 01 , 2020

EC urges member states to open borders to seasonal farm workers

The executive branch of the economic bloc said countries should establish simple and fast procedures to ensure smooth passage for essential workers with proportionate health screenings.

March 31 , 2020

USDA proposes opening all ports of entry to South African citrus

Currently, fresh citrus from South Africa must be cold treated and imports are restricted to Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, Wilmington, DE, and Houston, TX due to pest concerns.

March 31 , 2020

Expert criticizes viral video that advises washing fruit and veg with soap

The video posted by a Michigan family doctor has as of Monday been viewed over 21 million times on YouTube.

March 31 , 2020

Retail "nearing normal rates" after spike in demand, says Robinson Fresh

Monitoring key areas like movement in Latin America and areas that have quarantine measures, Robinson Fresh explains current supply and market conditions.

March 31 , 2020