The Packaging Pitch: Farming’s eroding social license to operate

"Recently, I came across something I believe needs to be on every produce company’s strategic agenda. In talking with produce CEOs, only a few had heard of it, most had not."

October 07 , 2019

U.S.: Table grape storage numbers shoot up in second report

The latest figure is still significantly down on the 12.9m boxes registered on Sept. 30 last year, but only slightly below the 10.8m boxes reported in 2017.

October 06 , 2019

"World-first": £120M greenhouse project announced for U.K.

Once operational next year, the two massive greenhouses will be capable of producing more than 1 in 10 of the country’s tomatoes.

October 04 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 39, 2019

Avocado prices saw decreases in the U.S. market in week 39, while in Europe they tended to increase amid low supply levels.

October 04 , 2019

USDA invests $11M in innovative pest management solutions

The research will be focused on solutions to problems that aren't typically available to specialty crop farmers, according to the USDA.

October 04 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger cuts hundreds of jobs amid turnaround concerns

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen said last month the company was not “reconfirming” its three-year projection of US$400m in incremental operating profit.

October 03 , 2019

Tesco CEO announces surprise departure

The U.K.-based retailer's shares, which had almost halved in the months before Lewis started his turnaround, have climbed 40% on his watch.

October 03 , 2019

U.S.: Walmart opens first supply chain training academy

The development comes amid the need for staff to have new skills in today's ever-changing world where consumers have more shopping choices than ever.

October 02 , 2019

NA greenhouse grower teams with Apeel for plastic-free cucumbers

The news comes just a couple of weeks after Apeel announced a deal with retailer Kroger to provide treated avocados nationwide.

October 02 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: How California's low storage volumes could impact prices

On the recent news of lower cold storage volumes, Colin Fain of Agronometrics looks at the potential impact on the rest of California's season and the upcoming southern hemisphere deal. 

October 02 , 2019