State of the Market - Week 42, 2019

Hass avocado markets in Europe, North America and China were generally strong in week 42, with many seeing rising prices.

October 25 , 2019

U.K.'s Roboscientific wins Tesco Agri T-Jam and World Agri-Tech Pitch Day 2019

The company has developed a new generation of sensors for detecting disease, infestation and contamination in ag products.

October 24 , 2019

Whole Foods releases top 10 food trends for 2020

This is the fifth year that Whole Foods Market has predicted “anticipated and innovative food trends”.

October 24 , 2019

Vanguard sees improvements in Peruvian grape supply

Vanguard International has made advances in its Total Quality Management in Peru since its founding in 2016.

October 23 , 2019

Chile: Thousands of port workers join national strike

Ports in Chile halting labor nationwide on Wednesday, except for Mejillones, Coquimbo and some docks in Valparaíso. 

October 23 , 2019

U.S.: Mango retailer of the year announced

The award winner was announced during the NMB’s Annual Mango Industry Reception during PMA’s Fresh Summit.

October 23 , 2019

Chile: Workers resume activities at key port but may return to strike

Workers at Chile's most important port for fruit exports resumed operations on Tuesday but could return to strike action on Wednesday.

October 22 , 2019

U.S.: Commerce announces 21% Mexican tomato dumping margin

The investigation into Mexican tomato imports will now shift to the International Trade Commission (ITC), the Florida Tomato Exchange said.

October 22 , 2019

Berries in Charts: The category's evolution over the last nine years

This aim of this week's article isn't to offer some interesting market phenomenon, but rather to provide perspective on the role of each berry in the U.S. market.

October 22 , 2019

Faster agricultural productivity growth is 'critical', says report

China and South Asia report strong productivity growth, but North America, Latin America and Europe are slowing, the report found.

October 22 , 2019