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

U.S. mango imports to dip in September

The National Mango Board said that shipments from the three Latin American countries currently harvesting are expected to be 9% lower year-on-year until week 40.

August 27 , 2020

Argentina decries "clear injustice" of EU citrus suspension over CBS

An industry representative says that exporters are working hard to find alternative markets for their oranges, and believes that the true number of CBS detections in Europe may be far lower than the official figure.

August 27 , 2020

Gulf Coast port operations affected as Hurricane Laura strengthens

Hurricane Laura is expected to slam into the Louisiana and Texas coasts as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday evening.

August 26 , 2020

Peruvian H1 blueberry export value slashed amid Mexican competition and Covid-19

Peruvian blueberry exports took a big hit in the first half of 2020, with their value falling by 48% year-on-year to US$44.8m, according to export association ADEX.

August 26 , 2020

Capespan incorporates innovative glass filter product on farms

The glass serve as a substitute for sand in the water filtration systems on the farm and offers unique benefits.

August 26 , 2020

California wildfires present new challenges during Covid-Era

The Grower-Shipper Association of Central-California says the current challenges farmers face "seem never greater than what we have seen in 2020".

August 26 , 2020