Highlights from the second quarter of 2020

As we prepare for 2021, FreshFruitPortal.com invites you to check out some of the highlights from 2020!

December 29 , 2020

Calavo reports net loss for 2020 amid avocado market oversupply

Calavo released its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 financial results, reporting losses due amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

December 24 , 2020

South Africa's table grape exports remain lower than previous seasons

South Africa’s table grape exports continue below normal numbers even as intake volumes are increasing, according to a report released by SATI.

December 24 , 2020

DSV Panalpina integrates with Prime Cargo

DSV Panalpina has successfully completed its acquisition of Prime Cargo and will take over the company’s activities in Denmark, Poland, and China.

December 24 , 2020

Rainforest Alliance defends standard and adjustment process

The Rainforest Alliance explains adjustments to its new standard after months of meetings held due to criticism from the banana industry

December 24 , 2020

U.K. and EU set to announce last-minute trade deal

The U.K. and the European Union are poised to announce a trade deal that will allow for tariff-free fresh produce exports and imports to continue, just one week before the Brexit transition period comes to an end.

December 24 , 2020

Chilean blueberries could face challenges in U.S. and Europe this season

Industry sources say the unpredictable timing of the arrivals, more volumes in the markets from other supplying countries, and difficulty in anticipating demand are all adding up to create a complicated season. 

December 23 , 2020

Argentine lemon exports to decline 25 percent - USDA

The projected decline is due to a decrease in production, available fruit supply in the Northern Hemisphere’s fruit-producing countries and strong competition from South Africa.

December 23 , 2020

Ringing in the New Year: 2021’s global logistics outlook

Mike Short, president of global freight forwarding at C.H. Robinson, says that as the New Year approaches, it’s time to look at ways you can make a smart plan for global shipping in 2021.

December 23 , 2020

SHAFFE holds last North America meeting of the year

SHAFFE recently hosted the last of its bimonthly, virtual North American meetings where year’s market trends and developments brought on by Covid-19 were discussed

December 23 , 2020