Citrus greening disease detected in San Diego County

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has expanded the boundaries of the quarantine it established in San Diego County after citrus greening disease was spotted on August 5, officials said on Wednesday.

August 13 , 2021

"A real challenge for trucking": C.H. Robinson webinar provides transportation market insights

Transport company, C.H. Robinson recently hosted a webinar to discuss supply and demand trends and the impact of global import volumes on North American shipping.

August 13 , 2021

Global trade at risk as China partially shuts world's third-largest container port

China partly shut the world’s third-busiest container port after a worker became infected with Covid, threatening more damage to already fragile supply chains and global trade as a key shopping season nears.

August 13 , 2021

Driscoll's transitions Santa Maria cooling facility to solar

Driscoll’s is in the early stages of pursuing clean and alternative energy sources for its owned and operated coolers across North America, the press release stated.

August 12 , 2021

Private equity firm acquires Canada's Fresh Direct Produce

Private equity firm PNC Riverarch Capital has announced that it has acquired leading Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable distributor Fresh Direct Produce (FDP) from another equity firm, HKW.

August 12 , 2021

Peru to host the IBO Summit 2021

The Association of Blueberry Producers and Exporters of Peru (Proarándanos) will host this year's IBO Summit, in coordination with the International Blueberry Organization (IBO), to be held from August 23 to 25.

August 12 , 2021

Zespri announces kiwifruit breeding JV

The Kiwifruit Breeding Centre's focus will be driving greater innovation within kiwifruit breeding, focusing on creating healthier, better tasting and more sustainability-focused varieties.

August 12 , 2021

Calavo names new EVP of Fresh Foods division

In his new role, the executive will be responsible for leading the Renaissance Food Group (RFG) and Calavo Foods business segments.

August 12 , 2021

Mexican avocado value chains will demand boost as sector grows, says expert

Considering the growing success of Mexican avocados in the U.S. and EU, value chains should be promoted to standardize prices and maintain product quality, according to an industry member.

August 11 , 2021

Worldwide vertical farming market to "increase rapidly"

The demand for vertical farming is expected to increase rapidly during the forecast period, owing to rise in popularity of organic food. 

August 11 , 2021