South Africa forecasts another record citrus export year, driven by explosive late mandarin growth

The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) said estimates are for 158.7 million cartons for South Africa this year, which would represent 22 percent growth over two years.

March 19 , 2021

U.S. industry groups welcome House passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

U.S. produce industry groups have welcomed the passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 247-174.

March 19 , 2021

Frozen blueberries with potential for "strengthening prices"

During an NABC/USHBC Spring Conference session, industry members shared projections for the frozen blueberry industry, speaking of good market prospects for the coming year.

March 18 , 2021

LatAm researchers use gene editing to breed hardier crops

Researchers are using CRISPR to breed tomato and kiwifruit varieties that can tolerate drought and soil salinity, as well as apples to increase their nutritional profile with a higher content of carotenoids and resist the oxidation.

March 18 , 2021

U.S. fruit imports see slight drop in January as vegetables nudge up

The January 2021 drop in fruit imports to $1.95 billion was led by avocados and table grapes, while the rise in vegetables was driven largely by the frozen category.

March 18 , 2021

Orsero boosts profit and revenue in 2020

European fresh produce company Orsero has posted an increase in net profit and revenues for 2020 despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

March 18 , 2021

Westfalia to build first packhouse in Peru

Westfalia has announced it will soon begin construction of its first packhouse in Peru, which it expects to process 40 percent of its production in the country.

March 17 , 2021

Del Monte moving two energy efficient vessels to West Coast distribution fleet

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. has announced that two of its energy-efficient container vessels will be moving to the West Coast, which it says will speed up shipping times.

March 17 , 2021

Tesco trials unwashed potatoes to help cut down on food waste

It has been more than 50 years since major UK retailers have sold unwashed potatoes in their stores, but Tesco says it is giving it a go again to help cut down on food waste in the home.

March 17 , 2021

The mango industry is "ready for a leader" - Mission Produce CEO

Mission Produce CEO Steve Barnard said on a recent earnings call that the company is up for the challenge of becoming a leader in the fragmented category, and also discussed the impacts of Peru's Agricultural Promotion Law.

March 17 , 2021