Israeli conglomerate set to invest $60M in Colombian Hass avocado production

Managro, an Israeli-based agricultural investment conglomerate, is reportedly planning to buy 3,700 hectares (9,140) acres of land in Colombia for Hass avocado production.

June 08 , 2021

Video: Port of Savannah receives largest vessel to call at U.S. East Coast

The Port of Savannah in Georgia has released a video showing the arrival of the largest vessel to call the U.S. East Coast, the CMA CGM Marco Polo.

June 08 , 2021

Slow processing in Chinese ports sees oversupply of citrus in Australian markets

One of Western Australia's largest citrus producers says it has been unable to send its fruit to China due to hold-ups at Chinese ports.

June 07 , 2021

Amazon expected to eclipse Tesco as top U.K. retailer by 2025 as online grows - report

According to a new report released by Edge Retail Insight, Amazon will overtake Tesco as the UK’s top retailer within the next four years.

June 07 , 2021

Berries and lemons a bright spot in Q1 fruit sales, as most top categories see declines

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and lemons all saw gains, while apples, bananas, avocados, mandarins and oranges experienced lower sales, United Fresh's FreshFacts report.

June 07 , 2021

"A season like no other": Vanguard reflects on Peruvian 2020-21 grape campaign

“A year like this undresses your weaknesses – which can be a good thing," says Vanguard Direct President Dirk Winkelmann.

June 07 , 2021

First Chilean lemons sent to Asia and U.S.

As of week 21, Chilean lemon exports are 16 percent higher year-on-year, amid expectations for a slightly larger crop than last year.

June 04 , 2021

International Salmonella outbreak linked to melons

Melons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has affected 200 people in more than 10 mainly European countries, with the production country believed to be Costa Rica, Honduras or Brazil.

June 04 , 2021

United Fresh, PMA name senior management team for new association

Future Co-CEOs, Cathy Burns of PMA and Tom Stenzel of United Fresh, have named seven current association staff leaders as the senior management team for the new combined association to be launched Jan. 1, 2022.

June 04 , 2021

Rouge River Farms acquires Magnolia Packing

"Not only does the Magnolia green bean packing operation already complement our corn program at Rouge River, but this year we’ll be able to offer a year-round green bean program upon opening our new packinghouse in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley."

June 04 , 2021