Stonefruit in Charts: Prices of Chilean fruit in the U.S. market

While prices of one stonefruit category have fallen in line with previous seasons, another has shot up and another is running much higher and more stable than last year.

March 17 , 2020

Chinese port congestion eases further amid soaring global reefer prices

Severe Chinese port congestion is easing, although a logjam of refrigerated containers has disrupted supplies of fresh and frozen food, and pushed up freight rates outside China

March 16 , 2020

U.K.: Morrisons to pay small suppliers immediately

Morrisons is to move to immediate payments for its smaller suppliers to help them manage their cashflow during these challenging times for the British economy.

March 13 , 2020

Citrus Australia warns of potential labor, farming input shortages this season

The Australian citrus industry body has warned that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic could impact on seasonal labor programs, farming input availability, and getting fruit to key markets.

March 13 , 2020

Monsanto secretly funded weedkiller studies - report

Monsanto reportedly secretly funded academic studies indicating “very severe impacts” on farming and the environment if its controversial glyphosate weedkiller were banned.

March 12 , 2020

Tesco boss tells shoppers not to panic as food is plentiful

“There’s plenty of product in the supply chain, there’s plenty of food at Tesco and other supermarkets, and I don’t think anybody needs to panic buy," Tesco's chairman said.

March 12 , 2020

Sun World grants new grape licenses in California and Mexico

“Demand for our new grape varieties and brands continues to grow - not just in North America but increasingly in key global markets," a Sun World representative said.

March 12 , 2020

Limoneira posts bigger Q1 loss following lemon pricing headwinds

The company posted net revenues of US$41.7m for the period ended Jan. 30, compared to US$42m in the same quarter last year. The operating loss was US$8.5m compared to a loss of US$3m the previous year.

March 12 , 2020

Coronavirus outbreak likely fueling demand for local produce, says Nielsen

Globally, there is likely to be an impact on product and brand choices being made at the checkout due to these changes. And this impact may break longtime purchase habits irreversibly.

March 12 , 2020

Calavo posts Q1 loss despite record revenues

Calavo packed and sold 15% more avocado pounds in the latest quarter and outstripped overall estimated U.S. industry volume growth in the period.

March 11 , 2020