U.S.: Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to whole, fresh onions hospitalizes more than 100

The outbreak, linked to onions imported from Mexico by an Idaho-based company, has to date been associated with 652 illness across dozens of states, 129 hospitalizations and no deaths.

October 21 , 2021

Port of Oakland reports no congestion, says could help ease port stress

The Port of Oakland has cleared sailing for absent vessels to return amid supply chain difficulties elsewhere.

October 20 , 2021

Peruvian blueberry exports running 59 percent higher so far this season

The country's peak export was registered in week 38 with almost 16,000MT, representing a 45 percent increase year on year, local media reports.

October 20 , 2021

Amid U.S. pumpkin shortage, Dole suggests carving a pineapple for Halloween instead

In the face of a possible pumpkin shortage and soaring pumpkin prices, Dole Food Company, Inc. is encouraging Halloween revelers to carve a pineapple instead this year. 

October 20 , 2021

South Africa forecasts increased stone fruit production in 2021-22

The country's Hortgro industry body said that normality has returned after the drought years that distorted reference points and preceding the big increase of the previous season.

October 20 , 2021

Zespri’s Northern Hemisphere harvest "will be the biggest yet"

Zespri is expecting to sell around 26 million trays or almost 93,000 metric tons (MT) of kiwifruit from orchards throughout France, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan..

October 20 , 2021

Rotterdam freight volumes rise 15% in Q3 as economy recovers

Trade flows to and from Rotterdam have been almost 9% higher in the first nine months of the year, with strong growth in almost all segments, the port said.

October 20 , 2021

Innovative tomato pruning robot can work all day in greenhouses

The Dutch company Priva has presented Kompano, its first robot on the market that can move around the greenhouse safely and independently while working alongside other employees.

October 19 , 2021

Grapes and apples secure second, third spots in top produce sales for September

Between the changes in consumer consumption and buying patterns, high inflation and severe supply chain disruption and constraints, fresh produce retailing remains in flux.

October 19 , 2021

Whole Foods releases top 10 food trend predictions for 2022

Buzz-less spirits, yuzu, Reducetarianism and functional beverages made with prebiotics and botanicals are among the food influences expected to rise in popularity in the next year.

October 19 , 2021