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

U.S.: PMA to take the stage at SXSW

PMA’s chief marketing officer, Lauren M. Scott, will be a panelist in a session alongside Adam Cooper of The Wonderful Company, Lisa Cork of Fresh Produce Marketing, and Stephen X. Springfield of Sentient Decision Science.

February 28 , 2019

U.S.: Port of Virginia now open for South American perishable produce

The development follows the successful completion of the USDA's Southeast In-Transit Cold Treatment Pilot program, which trialed shipments of Peruvian, Argentine and Uruguayan fruit.

February 28 , 2019

NZ: T&G Global's profits drop despite revenue rise in "challenging" year

New Zealand's largest fruit company said it experienced poor growing conditions for domestic apples, Australian cherries, and Peruvian table grapes, but highlighted the strong growth of its Jazz and Envy brands globally.

February 27 , 2019

Chinese cherry grower kicks off domestic season

A producer in the northern Hebei province says he is currently fetching around 200RMB (US$30) per half kilo for his cherries, with the season expected to run until August.

February 27 , 2019