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

U.S. apple holdings remain 15% up, EU declines further to -21%

U.S. total apple holdings have remained consistently high so far this year, holding steady at 15% up year-on-year, while EU stocks have seen further declines and are now 21% down.

April 09 , 2020

U.K. food supply chain "steps up" after initial panic, says Tesco

In an unprecedented release prior to its annual fiscal report, Tesco says panic buying is subsiding as it continues to focus on supply chain safety.

April 09 , 2020

The human side of sustainable water, new platform incorporates real-time modeling to water-preservation in Chile

Breakthrough technology paired with involved community action to monitor real-time data on water movement in Chile's Aconcagua basin critical for industry.

April 08 , 2020

Brazil's tropical fruit exports hit by Covid-19

Facing challenges with decreased demand from Covid-19 lockdowns in Europe and as consumers prefer longer-lasting fruit, Brazil's tropical exports suffer.

April 08 , 2020

India's apple imports could fall by 50% this year amid pandemic - IG International

Tarun Arora of IG International explained that the outbreak and subsequent lockdowns in countries around the world including India had resulted in uncertainty for the months ahead in terms of trade.

April 08 , 2020