U.K.: Tesco chairman warns supermarket shelves could be empty at Christmas due to Brexit

John Allen said that supermarkets are struggling to source stock ahead of the busy festive period as a result of immigration rule changes caused by Brexit reducing the supply of lorry drivers.

August 27 , 2021

Experts provide valuable insights to cherry industry ahead of Chilean season

With hundreds of participants, the webinar included keynote presentations that provided attendees with tools to face the future of the industry. Various presentations and a panel discussion addressed crucial scenarios for the cherry industry.

August 27 , 2021

Chile declares agricultural emergency in four key fruit-growing regions

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera on Thursday decreed a drought-related agricultural emergency in the Coquimbo, Valparaiso, O'Higgins, and Maule regions to mobilize resources to help the farmers most affected by the drought.

August 27 , 2021

Limoneira boosts Q3 operating income despite smaller than expected avocado sizing

The highly publicized lack of rainfall throughout California and the West coast has reduced the overall size of the actual avocado fruit pieces, resulting in reduced pounds sold for the company's avocados.

August 27 , 2021

Berries and apples remain best opportunities for fresh fruit packaging suppliers - report

New Freedonia Group analysis found that together the two categories would account for 51% of demand, driven by various factors.

August 27 , 2021

More Philippine pineapples, mangoes could soon enter U.S. market

Philippe authorities said they and the USDA-APHIS have agreed to thresh out several pending issues that would broaden market access.

August 26 , 2021

VOG reports Italian apple crop smaller and later, but with organic increase

In spite of the spring frosts and the growth in European output, the major consortium is still forecasting "a fairly well balanced sales season".

August 26 , 2021

Destructive oriental fruit fly found in South of France for first time

An oriental fruit fly that can spoil fruit and vegetable products has been found in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region for the first time.

August 26 , 2021

Bayer in partnership with Pinduoduo to develop “one-click planting” agriculture technology

Bayer Crop Science, a global pioneer in digital farming and precision agriculture, will partner with Pinduoduo for its annual Smart Agriculture Competition.

August 26 , 2021

China begins to reopen world's third-largest port amid worsening of global supply chain issues

A shipping executive recently said: “Port congestion and a shortage of container shipping capacity may last into the fourth quarter or even mid-2022. If the pandemic cannot be effectively contained, port congestion may become a new normal.”

August 26 , 2021