Truckers vow to keep Oakland port paralyzed as California Governor stands firm

Truckers have been protesting since Monday against a California labor law called AB5 which will make it harder for independent truckers to operate.

July 22 , 2022

Australian avocado growers concerned over developer's plantation project amid oversupply

Western Australian avocado growers have expressed concern at the prospect of an additional 200 hectares of avocado trees being planted in the wake of last season's oversupply.

July 22 , 2022

EU citrus production and exports to drop in 2021-22

Citrus production in the EU is expected to drop by five percent, with lemons and oranges experiencing more significant falls in production in 2021-22 than other citrus fruits.

July 22 , 2022

U.S. importer to source avocados from Jalisco

LGS Specialty Sales has announced that it will begin sourcing avocados from the Mexican state of Jalisco, following USDA-APHIS authorization.

July 22 , 2022

Trucker protests "shut down operations" at Port of Oakland

The protests over a controversial California labor law will "further exacerbate" the congestion of containers, the port said.

July 21 , 2022

IFPA’s 8-point plan highlights importance of fresh fruit and vegetables in U.S. nutrition security

The International Fresh Produce Association submitted an 8-point plan of recommendations to illustrate how fresh fruits and vegetables must be an integral part of the U.S. nutrition security blueprint.

July 21 , 2022

Dominant U.S. dollar causes mixed feelings amongst Latin American exporters

The U.S. dollar has seen its value strengthen this year and as a result, Latin American currencies have been devalued, causing mixed feelings for exporters. 

July 21 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry exports projected to increase by up to 15%

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the Peruvian blueberry season.

July 21 , 2022

Fall Creek hosts Field + Forum Event in Oregon for high chill blueberry growers

The 2022 High Chill Field + Forum event hosted by the international blueberry breeding and nursery company will take place on August 3.

July 20 , 2022

GrubMarket expands in U.S. Southwest through acquisition of fresh produce distributor

The acquired company operates in Texas and New Mexico, selling tens of millions of dollars of produce to hundreds of retail and foodservice customers.

July 20 , 2022