Spain: AVA-ASAJA files complaint against Lidl over low watermelon prices

The Valencian Association of Farmers has filed a complaint to investigate and sanction Lidl stores after an offer of 40 percent off of watermelon was promoted.

September 02 , 2021

Amazon tries to crack India’s produce market by wooing farmers - report

Amazon has begun offering real-time advice and information through a dedicated mobile app to help farmers make decisions on crops and even deploy machine learning technology.

September 01 , 2021

"Never been so bad": Truck driver shortage sets U.K. on path for food chaos

The U.K. is running out of time to find more truck drivers before isolated incidents at supermarkets and fast-food chains erupt into a deeper crisis that leaves businesses crippled by delivery delays and shortages.

September 01 , 2021

Hass Avocado Board launching Love One Today resource to help boost sales

With a few easy steps, industry members can capitalize on Love One Today’s positive name recognition and reputation by adding the attractive mark and proven messaging on packaging and marketing materials at no cost.

September 01 , 2021

AeroFarms wins Produce Business’s 33rd Annual Marketing Excellence Award

Produce Business has been leading produce industry coverage for over three decades, and their annual 2021 Marketing Excellence Awards recognize the outstanding, results-driven work by different companies throughout the industry.

September 01 , 2021

Mexican produce imports "costing Florida billions", Ag Commissioner says

The Florida Department of Agriculture has released a report saying rising imports of Mexican fruits and vegetables are costing the state thousands of jobs and nearly $4 billion in lost revenue.

September 01 , 2021

Mammoth lemon grown in Australia

Chef Melissa Palinkas excitedly shared an image of the monster citrus to her Instagram last week, snapping the ponderosa lemon next to a regular lemon.

August 31 , 2021

Australian table grape industry to carry out major traceability project

The pilot – which commenced in June 2021 – will run for the duration of the 2021/22 table grape harvest season, and aims to build, diversify and protect exports by developing producer-to consumer traceability.

August 31 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Stone fruit prices down in U.S. market

This week's edition of In Charts will show how the average prices of stone fruits have been acting in the U.S. market, specifically nectarines, peaches and plums.

August 31 , 2021

Chile: Snow reported in table grape production area

Rain and snow fell in the Atacama desert region in Chile last week, which affected an area that produces 10 percent of the country's table grapes.

August 31 , 2021