Peru expects to recover blueberry volumes in 2024

In 2023, the north of Peru, between La Libertad and Lambayeque, where most of the planted areas are located, was the area most affected by the El Niño phenomenon, with serious consequences on plant productivity.

February 26 , 2024

How New Zealand is reevaluating its food import system to protect consumers

Following an alarming spike in Hepatitis A cases, a Parliament-led audit unveiled unexpected flaws in New Zealand’s food import system that had left consumers vulnerable.

February 23 , 2024

Advanced Berry Breeding unveils raspberry varieties at Fruit Logistica

The new cultivars aim for year-round, high-yielding production, and a longer shelf-life.

February 23 , 2024

Former Chiquita executive appointed to FiveStars board

With more than two decades of experience in the fresh produce industry, Chris Dugan joins FiveStar's Board of Directors following a career at Chiquita Brands International.

February 23 , 2024

Colombian limes find opportunity as Mexico winds down

Mexico represents 95% of all limes arriving in the U.S. The other 5% is mainly covered by Colombia and to a smaller extent, Peru. 

February 23 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: The Moroccan blueberry industry: Emergence to global dominance

From 2015 onwards, the sector's trajectory witnessed an exponential ascent, propelled by the infusion of foreign capital.

February 22 , 2024

Grocery union representing 30,000 workers first to endorse Kroger-Albertsons merger

Ann Poff, vice president of UFCW Local 555, said in a release, “Our workers would rather work for people who run grocery stores over online or big-box retailers.”

February 22 , 2024

Q&A: VOG's vertical integration success story

Hannes Tauber, Marketing Manager at VOG, addressed the firm's unique approach from farm to shelf during the past Fruit Logistica fair in Berlin.

February 22 , 2024

U.S. fresh fruit imports on track for decade of growth

USDA forecasts the value of horticultural imports to decline moderately from a high of $98.4 billion in 2024, to a low of $95.8 billion in 2026, before increasing again to $111.5 billion in 2033.

February 22 , 2024

Peru's table grape debut in Japan nears 2,500 tons

Up to week 5 of 2024, Peru has exported more than 14 varieties, with Allison accounting for nearly 22% of all shipments.

February 22 , 2024