U.S. Hass avocado grew 5% in dollars for 2019 Q3

Hass avocados outperformed other fruits in Q3 with a rise in dollars greater than other produce, although overall dollar growth rate is down from last year.

February 27 , 2020

U.S.: Amazon opens first cashierless store

Cashierless grocery is undoubtedly a trend and people are eager to see what Amazon's new checkout-free grocery store has in store for shoppers.

February 26 , 2020

Mexican avocado industry notes rise in U.S. consumption

The country's exporter's association met to talk about recent developments after the Mexican avocado industry's promotions, pointing to strong results.

February 26 , 2020

GreenTech Americas: Experts to address crop optimization in protected horticulture

February 26 , 2020

FreshFruitPortal.com launches new mobile website version

The version, available on both iOS and Android, adapts to users’ mobile devices so that the content can be viewed in the quickest, simplest and most comfortable way.

February 26 , 2020

Skipcart says 'grocery delivery model does not work', pulls out of agreement with Walmart

Citing its difficulties turning a profit, CEO of Skipcart said that everyone in the business is losing money and that it will focus on restaurant delivery.

February 25 , 2020

Zespri develops new custom-designed packaging

The stackable, 100% recycable new packaging from Zespri is on trend as it says its products have created better shopping experiences for consumers.

February 25 , 2020

U.S. onion growers concerned over Canadian exports

U.S. onion growers say they cannot compete with the price of onions imported from Canada, and want the government to find out why they are so cheap.

February 25 , 2020

FDA announces Costco as first to be approved for new importer program

Costco's imports will now be subject to less time-consuming import processing and get access to faster lab reports, expediting its imports.

February 24 , 2020

Avocados in Charts: Prices are jumping, will this year be like 2017?

While pricing isn't expected to be maintained, current prices are nearly unprecedented and reflect similar prices to 2017's market boom for avocados.

February 24 , 2020