Chilean cherry industry set for small increase in 2021-22 - USDA

Chilean cherry producers and exporters are looking to maximize exports this season by limiting production per tree in order to increase fruit size and quality.

August 25 , 2021

Dole rallies after attracting mostly positive ratings from analysts

Dole plc is attracting mainly positive ratings from analysts, helping to boost the company's share price on the New York Stock Exchange.

August 25 , 2021

New shopper segment driving bagged avocado sales

A recent study by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) revealed that purchases of bagged avocados have increased at three times the rate of bulk over a four-year period (2016-2019) as shoppers continued to add bags to their grocery basket.

August 25 , 2021

Higher U.S. food benefits boost dollar stores' fresh food push

U.S. dollar stores including Dollar General and Family Dollar are likely to see a sales and earnings boost from the Biden administration’s plan to hike food stamp benefits.

August 25 , 2021

Peruvian blueberry exports forecast to grow by 30% this season

The share of organic blueberries is also expected to increase significantly this season, while a higher proportion of fruit is set to be sent to the Chinese market.

August 25 , 2021

Analysis: Where in the world is my container?

Using examples from the global perishables industry such as California grapes, Vanguard International breaks down the many challenges facing the supply chain around the world.

August 24 , 2021

Maersk to launch "groundbreaking" vessels that operate on carbon neutral methanol

The vessels, to be introduced from 2024, will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and have a nominal capacity of approx. 16,000 TEU containers.

August 24 , 2021

Chilean table grape industry pushes for systems approach for exports to U.S. this season

Industry members are working together for system approach protocols to be allowed for shipments of the fruit into the U.S. this season.

August 24 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Blackberry prices free fall in U.S. market

The average blackberry prices for week 33 were around $8.98 per container, showing a 51 percent decrease year on year though volumes have remained relatively constant.

August 24 , 2021

Beva Fruits International's BENJI label continues to generate strong social impact

BFI has joined forces with Women Safe & Children (women-safe.org), an association that comes to the aid of women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

August 24 , 2021