Apples in Charts: Honeycrisp, the queen of the U.S. market

Average prices of Honeycrisp apples have been far higher than the rest of the pack, as can be seen in the USDA data illustrated in our charts.

May 22 , 2019

Demand for ‘imperfect’ produce prompts Oddbox to seek additional suppliers for national expansion

The London-based social enterprise says more and more UK consumers are looking to buy misshapen and surplus produce to fight food waste.

May 21 , 2019

U.S.: Record-breaking organic sales rise over $50b in 2018

According to the Organic Trade Association, changing social perspectives have contributed to this increase - Millennials are pushing for transparency and integrity in the food supply chain, resulting in a renewed interest in the USDA Organic seal.

May 20 , 2019

U.S.: California Giant predicts "milestone" volumes for fresh blueberries

With the rise in category volume and consumer demand, the company says it will start to provide a promotable volume of both conventional and organic blueberries on a year-round basis. 

May 20 , 2019

U.S.: First storm hits California, more heavy rain due following week

While Sacramento and Stockton suffered 1.5" and 1" of rain, it has not yet been confirmed whether the atypical weather has affected these cherry- and blueberry-growing regions' crops.

May 17 , 2019

U.S.: Lidl to expand with 25 new East Coast stores by spring 2020

With the expansion, Lidl says it expects to sell its products in more than 100 stores and to create more than 1,000 new jobs across nine states by the end of next year.

May 17 , 2019

Shoppers will pay the price as U.S.-China trade war escalates, says Walmart

Reports say that while Walmart says it aims to maintain its “low-price leadership”, its vendors have already started to raise prices, among them Del Monte Foods, which supplies the company's fresh and packaged goods.

May 17 , 2019

India closes table grape season with EU exports up by a third

Table grape prices in the European market slumped for around six weeks from mid-February through March amid heavy supplies but recovered somewhat from April.

May 17 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 19, 2019

Red seedless table grape supplies from Chile are still abundant in the U.S. market, with good turnover and stable pricing reported.

May 17 , 2019

U.S.: California storms won't damage avocado crops but could delay harvesting

Avocado growing regions are forecasted to miss the brunt of the storms, but the possible rainfall could lead to harvesting delays, says the California Avocado Commission.

May 17 , 2019