Industry Announcements
Global fresh produce trade associations form coalition to address rising costs
The global coalition will proactively voice the concerns of the global industry regarding the increased supply chain disruptions and propose common solutions.
February 03 , 2022
Chiquita banana to ship bananas via Florida's Port Manatee
Previously, Chiquita bananas arrived at local grocers by truck delivery after cargo delivery to Port Everglades.
January 31 , 2022
"Buyers should plan ahead": C.H. Robinson provides global freight market overview
The third party logistics provider has provided a global freight market overview and some recommendations to the industry for how to best manage the disruption.
January 25 , 2022
Canada: Fruit and vegetable shortages get worse as unvaccinated U.S. truckers turned away at border
Canadian border agents began refusing entry to unvaccinated American truckers at the start of this week, and it’s already causing chaos - particularly in fruit and vegetable markets.
January 20 , 2022
Avocados From Mexico launches digital experience for the Big Game
Avocados From Mexico has launched a multifaceted campaign designed to engage consumers and make avocados shippable at every touchpoint during the biggest avocado occasion of the year.
January 12 , 2022
Maersk acquires LF Logistics for billions
The acquisition of LF Logistics will transform Maersk into a global integrator of container logistics, providing digital end-to-end logistics solutions to customers worldwide, Soren Skou, CEO of Maersk said in a statement.
January 06 , 2022
Triumph in New York
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor speaks about how the 2021 edition of the New York Produce Show and Conference that took place earlier this month was a huge success.
December 24 , 2021
Calavo swings to a loss in Q4 over rising costs and avocado crop challenges
The California-based company reported a net loss of of $13 million, compared to net income of $6.2 million for the same period last year.
December 21 , 2021
Mexican associations begin working to strengthen avocado production, exports
APEAM's partnership with the USDA ensures that all avocado growers and packers in Mexico comply with stringent agricultural practices and the highest quality and food safety standards.
December 20 , 2021
Wish Farms adds fifth berry to line-up
December 15 , 2021



