Five retail trends to watch in 2021

Some of the trends listed by grocery sector research and training non-profit IGD are recuperative retail and system upgrade.

January 14 , 2021

The role of the banking sector in the face of water scarcity

The Banco de Chile relates the role the banking sector plays within agriculture in the face of water shortages and drought.

January 14 , 2021

Dutch criminals use potato exports to African countries to launder money

Dutch criminals are reportedly increasingly using exports to Africa to launder money which is subsequently invested in diamonds and gold from the continent.

January 13 , 2021

U.S. blueberry industry groups testify at ITC trade hearing

Groups representing two different sectors of the U.S. blueberry industry testified on Tuesday at a hearing before the U.S. International Trade Commission, as part of its probe into whether foreign trading partners are seriously harming domestic growers.

January 13 , 2021

South Africa lowers table grape crop estimate

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) now expects the country's intake volumes to be between 61.7 million and 67.1 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalent), down from 65 million and 69.8 million cartons.

January 13 , 2021

Limoneira posts dip in 2020 operating income

Limoneira released its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year financial results of 2020 to show a 4% decrease in revenue year-on-year.

January 13 , 2021

Peruvian raspberries said to have strong export potential

Peruvian raspberries have the potential to become a major export for the country if they are able to obtain entry to the U.S. market, according to the Peruvian Foreign Trade Society (ComexPeru).

January 13 , 2021

Freshfel research shows increase in fruit and vegetable consumption

Freshfel Consumption Monitor found daily intake of fresh fruits and vegetables has gone up over the last five years.

January 12 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Blueberry Coalition publishes analysis in response to ITC investigation

This week Colin Fain analyzes the blueberry markets for the Coalition for Progress and Health, an organization that was formed in response to the USITC section 201 investigation which opposes US import limitations.

January 12 , 2021

Opinion: More hope within the banana sector this year

José Antonio Hidalgo, Executive Director of the Association of Banana Exporters in Ecuador (AEBE), says the banana sector continues with the same passion and commitment as always while taking the challenges it faced in 2020 as lessons learned.

January 12 , 2021