Agronometrics in Charts: Fruit imports and Hurricane Laura

Check out some charts illustrating which fruit commodities pass through the port of Houston, which was temporarily closed, and how significant their volumes are.

September 01 , 2020

Greenyard's fresh division drives Q1 sales growth

Greenyard said the growth is mainly driven by faster-than-expected organic growth in a large number of its commercial relationships, with a focus on margin improvement and profitability.

August 31 , 2020

California heatwave could create supply shortage in fall, says Markon

The heatwave came as California struggled to contain huge wildfires burning forests and homes, which have affected farming operations in the Salinas Valley, mainly due to covering crops with a layer of ash.

August 31 , 2020

South African citrus exports to the U.S. pushed to new highs by Covid-19

Sales of South African citrus to the U.S. market have increased significantly this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, with prices also rising in tandem.

August 31 , 2020

Innovate UK backs 'Robot Highways' farming project led by Berry Gardens

The high-tech farming initiative dubbed Robot Highways, thought to be the world's first robotic farm, recently received a big boost from Innovate UK which says it will fund £2.5m of the project.

August 31 , 2020

Chiquita returns to London streets with branded buses

The campaign will be featured on the UK capital's iconic double-decker buses running through key central transportation routes throughout the city.

August 28 , 2020

CDC advises loose peaches with unclear origin be thrown out amid salmonella-outbreak

Wawona's recalled peaches have been to supplied to numerous major U.S. retailers and as far abroad as New Zealand.

August 28 , 2020

Mission Produce announces promotion to Vice President of North American Sales

His new executive responsibilities include overseeing retail, foodservice, and wholesale sales strategies throughout North America.

August 27 , 2020

Amazon builds offline presence with new grocery store concept in LA

It is roughly the size of a Whole Foods store, but serves a different need, not focused on natural and organic items, according to Amazon Vice President Jeff Helbling.

August 27 , 2020

Total Produce's strong H1 performance offsets Dole losses

Dole's adjusted EBITDA fell by 4.7% in the period covering most of the first financial half, but according to Total Produce its trading has been "robust in the context of a challenging global environment".

August 27 , 2020