Extended length, skyrocketing costs stand out in California Citrus 2020-21 season report

The California Citrus Mutual (CCM) has issued its final assessment of its 2020-21 season, which it says may go down in the history books as one of the longest on record and impacted by skyrocketing costs for growers. 

May 04 , 2022

U.S. pear stocks up 45.6 percent on last year

The U.S. market saw pear stocks in April increased significantly compared to 2021, while in Europe inventories fell.

May 04 , 2022

The opportunity for blueberries in China

China's demand for blueberries remains a matter of vast potential for growers, if demand can be increased, FrutaCloud's George Liu explains the nuances of what this involves.

May 04 , 2022

Don't give up on drought-stressed trees

Check out this great advice written by Bert Cregg, Michigan State University Extension, Department of Horticulture and Forestry following a dry period a few years ago.

May 04 , 2022

How to manage avocado heat damage

This article discusses how avocado trees adapt to heatwaves, damage that can be caused by these events and what California avocado growers can do to aid the recovery of heat-damaged trees in their groves.

May 03 , 2022

Shipping chief foresees supply chain issues smoothening in H2

Port bottlenecks that have increased supply-chain congestion because of the war in Ukraine and lockdowns in China may be showing signs of easing.

May 03 , 2022

Top 10 trends for global consumers in 2022

Consumers are making changes they made in their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic permanent, and these are the top 10 trends the produce industry supply chain must keep in mind.

May 03 , 2022

Avocado takes center stage at Tropical Fruit Congress

A host of international speakers from the world’s leading avocado-producing countries and experts in the field will discuss trends in avocado production, sales, consumption, promotion strategies, and the latest technological innovations. 

May 02 , 2022

How to grow your own raspberries

Check out this great guide from the U.K's Royal Horticultural Society on planting and growing your own raspberries.

May 02 , 2022

Vanguard on supply chain challenges: “Where in the world is my container?”

"Getting a carrier to even go to SE Asia from Peru is almost impossible. If you can convince the carriers, you are looking at a 60+-day transit period instead of 32 days. You have containers arriving in China with Peruvian grapes, for example, that were harvested up to 3 months ago", said Vanguard International USA President Tim Clarke

May 02 , 2022