USDA, FDA confident no Covid-19 transmission through food or packaging

The FDA and USDA have released a statement expressing confidence that food and food packaging are unlikely causes for the spread of Covid-19.

February 22 , 2021

Peruvian avocado companies look to Colombia for land after new law approved

Pilar Lozano, Commercial Attaché of the Colombian Embassy in Peru, said that up to five Peruvian agro-industrial companies of various sizes are at different stages in purchasing land in the country.

February 19 , 2021

U.S.: Produce at retail had "strong January", with most top-ten fruits seeing growth

Only grapes lost some ground versus a year ago, levels while lemons and oranges were the fastest growers, according to a report.

February 19 , 2021

South Africa's Hex River expecting weeks of large grape volumes

The development comes as the country's accumulated exports have caught up with the average of previous seasons, having started off the 2020-21 campaign more slowly than normal.

February 19 , 2021

Dutch avocado imports up by 19 percent in 2020

Data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) also shows that Peru remains the main avocado supplier, but Colombia and Kenya are on the rise.

February 18 , 2021

Chilean citrus industry unimpacted by rains, expecting growth this year

The general manager of citrus and avocado company Crispagold spoke about export projections innovation objectives for the industry

February 18 , 2021

U.S. table grape imports may see "even shorter market" after Chilean rains

John Pandol says: “As a marketer, I can’t assume anything this season, so all of my normal assumptions are off the table."

February 18 , 2021

Del Monte partners with Australian university for banana disease research

Fresh Del Monte partnered with Queensland University of Technology to further the development of sustainable, disease-resistant bananas.  

February 18 , 2021

Driscoll's adopts new technology to measure and reward berry sweetness

The Near Infrared (NIR) technology and breakthrough design offered through the Consumer Physics SCiO Cup will allow Driscoll's to measure the Brix of its berries more effectively.

February 17 , 2021

Time for the blueberry industry of the Americas to come to the table

Following the last week's USITC ruling, Cort Brazelton says: "In the aftermath of this intense process, we have an opportunity to come together."

February 17 , 2021