Largest-ever kiwifruit harvest begins in New Zealand

Last year's record of 157 million trays of export Green and Gold is expected to be topped, according to New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated.

March 04 , 2021

Experts offer insights about what can be expected for produce in retail in 2021

The United Fresh Retail-Foodservice Board and Nielsen Fresh last week joined forces to host the FreshFacts on Retail Q4 2020/Year in Review 2020 Trends Discussion Webinar. 

March 04 , 2021

U.S. industry groups welcome reintroduction of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Western Growers, United Fresh and the U.S. Apple Association all welcomed the bill, which seeks to provide a solution to the industry's critical worker shortage.

March 04 , 2021

Peruvian blueberry exports increased during 2020-21 season

Peruvian blueberry exports rose by 35 percent in the 2020-21 season to 159,000 metric tons (MT), local media reports.

March 04 , 2021

"Excellent" but late South African pome fruit season expected - Vanguard

The main apple and pear production areas in South Africa’s Western region had a good winter season with ample rain, snow, and cold units.

March 04 , 2021

Bayer to launch biological product to control citrus pests

In March, Bayer will be introducing its newest pest-control product the Vynyty Citrus that protects against three types of pests.

March 03 , 2021

January air cargo demand returned to pre-pandemic levels

IATA released data showing air cargo demand recovered to pre-Covid levels and even showed growth over December 2020 levels.

March 03 , 2021

'Brexit buster' direct shipping route announced between UK and Morocco

The new line has been in planning for over two years and will help bypass post-Brexit traffic congestion and additional import procedures on goods arriving via Europe, United Seaways said.

March 03 , 2021

Ahold Delhaize USA reaches "milestone" in supply chain transformation

The Netherlands-based retailer said its first distribution center this week transitioned procurement from a third-party vendor to the self-managed network.

March 03 , 2021

Global grocery retail to generate an additional $440B in sales by 2022

The global forecasts also found the U.S. will remain the leading market until 2022, in the medium-term Central and Eastern Europe is expected to grow faster than Western Europe.

March 03 , 2021