Duda Farm CEO to retire

Duda Farm Fresh Foods has announced the retirement of CEO Dan Duda at the end of 2020 after 40 years with the company.

December 23 , 2020

Envy apples well on way to becoming billion-dollar brand

The Envy apple brand had a record-breaking season this year, selling the entirety of the variety’s New Zealand crop before the end of the year.

December 22 , 2020

Rainforest Alliance meeting fails to appease LatAm banana industry

The Latin American banana industry expressed dissatisfaction with the Rainforest Alliance following a meeting that producers feel failed to provide answers or foster dialogue regarding the 2020 recertification plan.

December 22 , 2020

Chile sets sights on own cherry varieties

Chile currently has 16 cherry options with the potential to be the first varieties 100 percent developed in-country.

December 22 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Citrus prices in U.S. market

In this installation of Agronometrics in Charts, we look at average citrus prices in the U.S. market in comparison to previous years.

December 22 , 2020

Retail fresh produce sales stay high in November amid strong citrus performance

The 8.2% gain for fresh produce was slightly higher than the 7.5% during the October weeks and gains year-to-date remain unchanged at +10.0% versus the same time period in 2019.  

December 22 , 2020

U.K. fresh food supplies could be "seriously disrupted" by French freight suspension

France's decision to temporarily block all freight including trucks from the U.K. just days before Christmas in response to the emergence of a new and more infectious strain of Covid-19 could have a severe effect on Britain's fresh food supply.

December 21 , 2020

U.S. potato sales down despite retail spike

U.S potato sales declined during the period from July 2019 to June 2020. Even though there was an uptick in retail sales, this was counteracted by drops in both exports and foodservice.

December 21 , 2020

South Africa's Zebediela Citrus Estate to receive millions in funding

The Zebediela Citrus Estate in Limpopo, South Africa is to receive a grant as part of the government’s post-Covid-19 economic recovery plan. However, workers as calling for government monitoring.

December 21 , 2020

Moroccan citrus exports forecast to grow exponentially

Moroccan citrus exports are expected to see significant increases in the 2020/21 marketing year, particularly among oranges and soft citrus.

December 21 , 2020