Walmart to install robots in most distribution centers

Walmart says the technology platform from robot vendor Symbotic will modernize and digitize its existing supply chain facilities to support evolving customer demand.

July 16 , 2021

U.S. table grape production on track, pricing could change

John Pandol told FreshFruitPortal he will be watching retail pricing and whether this inflationary period will eliminate the US$0.99/pound ad from merchandising plans.

July 16 , 2021

Retail-ready products continue to drive produce box demand

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fresh produce corrugated box usage varied in 2020, finds a new Freedonia Group analysis.

July 16 , 2021

U.K.: Pomegranate arils buck prepared fruit trend with ample room for growth

At a time when many prepared fruits have been challenged severely by the pandemic, sales of pomegranate seeds have experienced year-on-year double-digit growth.

July 16 , 2021

Berries drive 4% increase in Q2 organic fresh produce sales

Organic fresh produce sales and volume in the second quarter of 2021 continued to show year-over-year growth despite the fact that the second quarter of last year was when the Covid-19 pandemic shuttered most foodservice outlets, causing supermarket sales to soar. 

July 16 , 2021

FPAA accuses Florida tomato group of 'pushing to undermine industry norms', drive up prices

In a release, the FPAA alleged the FTE is aiming to "fundamentally change long-standing industry sales practices to the benefit of a small group of state growers and the detriment of the produce industry at large".

July 15 , 2021

Peru forecasts blueberry exports to grow by a quarter

The forecast comes as Peru's ProArandanos prepares to host the IBO Summit 2021 from August 23 -25, which will be held virtually this year.

July 15 , 2021

U.S. 'loophole' can be used by organic farmers to destroy wildland - report

Organic programs in about a dozen other countries bar the conversion of wildland for organic farming, but it is not specifically outlawed under the U.S. program.

July 15 , 2021

South Africa: Maersk shuts key operations, port operator declares force majeure

The violence, looting and arson continue to bring major disruption to key logistical infrastructure in South Africa, as the government says it plans to deploy up to 25,000 soldiers.

July 15 , 2021

National ag, water coalition applauds committee passage of Infrastructure Bill

A national coalition representing thousands of Western farmers, ranchers, water providers, businesses and communities applauded passage of the Energy Infrastructure Act on Wednesday by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR).

July 15 , 2021