Ship queues worsen port delays around the world

The world’s largest shipping hubs are suffering elevated levels of congestion as containers pile up at seaports from Singapore to Greece’s Piraeus.

November 02 , 2021

This is how Dole Packaged Foods is marrying sustainability with profitability - report

“This is more than just a social purpose campaign,” says Dr. Lara Ramdin, Dole’s Chief Innovation Officer, who was hired to help strengthen the company's innovation capabilities towards the new mission. “This promise is bigger than ourselves.”

November 02 , 2021

Oppy announces first vertical farming partnership

Founded by Fresh Green Farms, the company plans to unveil the first phase of operations in the spring of 2022 with the goal of becoming the world’s largest and most sustainable vertical farm by 2023.

November 02 , 2021

Forever Fresh: Longtime commitment and responsiveness on the daily business as the key to success

With seven years in the market, Forever Fresh has been opening and growing commercial relations with important partners in all the US, covering year-round with different commodities.

November 02 , 2021

California ports to fine carriers over congestion

Officials have said they will start fining shipping companies whose cargo containers linger for too long at marine terminals, going into effect Nov. 1.

October 31 , 2021

Spanish group calls attention to high level of Turkish lemon interceptions over pesticides

The European Commission has informed through the Rapid Alert System for Food of the European Union that in only two months, 10 lots of Turkish lemons have been rejected, prohibiting their entry and commercialization in the EU.

October 31 , 2021

Pink Lady Europe expects lower volumes in 2021-22

Pink Lady Europe predicts a drop in volumes this season but its focus on innovation and sustainability along the supply chain remains sharp.

October 31 , 2021

Kellogg sued for US$5M over lack of strawberries in Pop-Tarts

The lawsuit seeks US$5 million and the plaintiff said she wanted more than "a strawberry taste, which she failed to receive, due to the relatively greater amount of pears and apples" in the filling.

October 29 , 2021

U.S.: Late summer avocado sales show double-digit vs 2019

The avocado category continued to experience softer sales as compared to the pandemic sales surge of 2020. However, when compared to 2019, the avocado category has recorded double-digit volume growth across all eight regions.

October 29 , 2021

USHBC announces details of 2021-2025 strategic plan for blueberries

The organization says the plan will ultimately unite industry stakeholders to work together toward making blueberries the world’s favorite fruit. 

October 29 , 2021