Study reveals 70% price volatility in the fresh produce sector

ProducePay's annual report also highlights that volatility in 10 commodities was over 90% in 2023.

October 17 , 2024

US accounted for 30% of Peruvian ag exports between Jan. and Aug. 2024

In the first eight months of this year, traditional agricultural shipments amounted to $611 million.

October 17 , 2024

Argentina poised to develop Southern Hemisphere’s earliest cherries

Challenges remain in further optimizing management techniques to accelerate the plants' entry into productivity and control vegetative and root growth surges during the summer months.

October 17 , 2024

The consolidation of Peruvian passion fruit

With its favorable natural factors, agricultural expertise, and commitment to sustainability, Peru is positioning itself as a global leader in passion fruit production and export.

October 17 , 2024

Fresh Del Monte achieves sustainability goal ahead of schedule

The company announced it achieved its SBTi-approved Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goal well before the 2030 target.

October 17 , 2024

First Chilean cherries of the season sold out in China

The fruit reached Shanghai at 1 PM on October 13 and was completely sold within 30 minutes. 

October 16 , 2024

Growers turn to Fair Trade USA to address deforestation in avocado industry

To improve working conditions and protect critical biodiversity in avocado-growing regions, farms, distributors and retailers turn to Fair Trade USA™, which has been a trusted partner in supply chain sustainability since it opened its doors in 1998.

October 16 , 2024

Organizations transition to compostable labels for ag products

Further meetings between the fresh produce and composting sectors are planned in the coming months to broaden the commitment and finalize the action plan by the end of 2024.

October 16 , 2024

Peru: Phytosanitary requirements established for import of blueberry plants from Spain

At the beginning of each season, the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food must send Senasa the list of nurseries authorized to export the plants.

October 16 , 2024

Walgreens to shut down 1,200 stores by 2027

CEO Tim Wentworth emphasized the company's focus on "stabilizing" its retail pharmacy business by reducing operating costs, improving cash flow, and adjusting reimbursement models to support dispensing margins.

October 16 , 2024