U.S.: Fire at Washington warehouse causes US$8M in pear losses

The warehouse that burned was reportedly built in 1982 and contained about 300,000, 44-pound box equivalents of packed d’Anjou pears valued at about $8 million.

March 07 , 2019

U.K.: Fresh Produce Consortium promotes industry as ‘sector of choice’ for career-embarking

No matter what their individual skills and interests, the UK trade association wants career starters to know that a long and successful journey awaits in the fresh fruit and vegetable business.

March 06 , 2019

Trump moves to scrap trade privilege for India

The U.S. president says he plans to end preferential trade treatment for India that allows duty-free entry for up to US$5.6 billion worth of its exports to the country.

March 05 , 2019

Australia scores improved citrus, carrot access to Indonesia with signed FTA

Tariffs will be reduced for various agricultural products including mandarins, oranges, lemons, carrots and potatoes.

March 05 , 2019

Strawberries in Charts: Expected California shortage, why aren't last two months of high prices a model?

Colin Fain of Agronometrics illustrates the 'dramatic' situation in the U.S. strawberry market over recent months and predicts what could be expected going forward.

March 05 , 2019

C.H. Robinson expands with US$48M purchase of Spain-based freight forwarder

The all-cash deal with the Spain-based company was announced on Friday and expected to be accretive in 2019.

March 04 , 2019

Peru expecting 8% uptick in citrus exports

The Satsuma harvests have already begun and the first exports are now getting underway, amid expectations of continued growth of citrus volumes to the Chinese market.

March 04 , 2019

China: Dongfang sees lower profit in 2018 but record revenues

The chief of China's largest citrus grower said 2018 saw a "solid result", and the company expects a further increase in revenue in 2019.

March 01 , 2019

Argentine lemon industry expects first exports to India, Vietnam in 2019

The country is also planning to consolidate its position in the recently opened U.S., Mexican and Brazilian markets this season.

March 01 , 2019

U.S.: Walmart unveils plan to reduce plastic packaging waste

The U.S. retail chain has unveiled new measures to reduce plastic waste by leveraging its massive private brand program, expected to impact over 30,000 SKUs.

February 28 , 2019