Peru hits avocado export forecast but has suffered from low prices

The Peruvian avocado season is expected to end up this month with export volumes hitting forecasts but significantly lower prices year-on-year in international markets.

September 02 , 2020

Maersk announces large-scale reorganization

A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced it will integrate Safmarine under the Maersk brand in an effort to "further improve customer experience and accelerate growth".

September 02 , 2020

Prima Wawona peaches were shipped to more than a dozen countries

In an update, the Food and Drug Administration said that as of August 28, Canada, Singapore, and New Zealand have all issued recalls of the peaches.

September 01 , 2020

South African citrus exports to the U.S. pushed to new highs by Covid-19

Sales of South African citrus to the U.S. market have increased significantly this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, with prices also rising in tandem.

August 31 , 2020

Innovate UK backs 'Robot Highways' farming project led by Berry Gardens

The high-tech farming initiative dubbed Robot Highways, thought to be the world's first robotic farm, recently received a big boost from Innovate UK which says it will fund £2.5m of the project.

August 31 , 2020

Chiquita returns to London streets with branded buses

The campaign will be featured on the UK capital's iconic double-decker buses running through key central transportation routes throughout the city.

August 28 , 2020

CDC advises loose peaches with unclear origin be thrown out amid salmonella-outbreak

Wawona's recalled peaches have been to supplied to numerous major U.S. retailers and as far abroad as New Zealand.

August 28 , 2020

U.S. mango imports to dip in September

The National Mango Board said that shipments from the three Latin American countries currently harvesting are expected to be 9% lower year-on-year until week 40.

August 27 , 2020

Peruvian H1 blueberry export value slashed amid Mexican competition and Covid-19

Peruvian blueberry exports took a big hit in the first half of 2020, with their value falling by 48% year-on-year to US$44.8m, according to export association ADEX.

August 26 , 2020

Lidl US unveils plans for rapid national expansion

The news comes just one month after Aldi, a rival Germany-based discounter, also announced plans for significant national expansion, saying it will open 70 new stores this year.

August 25 , 2020