Unifrutti Italia to triple imports of counter-seasonal lemons with edible peel

During the upcoming summer season, Unifrutti expects to triple the importation of Eureka lemons with wax-free and chem-free peel, coming from Argentina and South Africa.

May 26 , 2021

Organic sales hit record in 2020, with fresh produce up 11 percent

It marked the first time that total sales of organic food and non-food products have surpassed the $60 billion mark, and reflected a growth rate more than twice the 2019 pace of 5 percent.

May 26 , 2021

World Bank report ranks South African ports at bottom of the list

Western Cape Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, said the list is a "a sad reflection of competitiveness of ports in South Africa".

May 26 , 2021

Water resources expert Guillermo Donoso to address two key topics at the Agricultural Water Summit

The distinguished speaker will provide the seminar's attendees with his perspective on two major topics that he says are crucial for the Chilean agricultural industry to address in order to manage the severe water crisis and set itself on a path for a more sustainable future.

May 26 , 2021

Chilean grape and pome fruit production forecast down due to weather issues - USDA report

Due to moderate temperatures and unexpected rainfall, Chile expects a decline in the production and export of table grapes, apples and pears, according to a USDA report.

May 26 , 2021

Largest U.S. vertical farm company secures $300M in additional funding

The Series C funding round led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, and saw significant follow-on investment from existing investors including GV (formerly Google Ventures).

May 25 , 2021

EU banana supply hit record in March

In terms of origin, it is African (+24%) and European production (+8%) that mark the upward trend in March 2021, which beat the previous record from the same month in 2020.

May 25 , 2021

Titan Farms’ new club packs hit stores mid-June

Titan Farms is introducing two new club packs this summer to meet the increasing demand for pre-packaged fruit. These 3 lbs. and 4 lbs. club packs will assist retailers with e-commerce needs.

May 25 , 2021

APHIS removes Costa Rica from TR4-related restrictions after acknowledging error

APHIS has removed Costa Rica from a list of countries from which imports of parts of banana plants are now prohibited, following a complaint from the Central American country.

May 25 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Low California and Chilean kiwifruit supplies lead to high prices

Volumes of kiwifruit from California and Chile were both down by nearly 70 percent in April, leading to the highest shipping point pricing in years.

May 25 , 2021