DSV builds integrated logistics center in Sweden

Danish logistics company DSV has announced it is building an integrated logistics center in Stockholm, Sweden, amid growing demand for advanced and customized warehouse solutions.

January 14 , 2021

Dutch criminals use potato exports to African countries to launder money

Dutch criminals are reportedly increasingly using exports to Africa to launder money which is subsequently invested in diamonds and gold from the continent.

January 13 , 2021

Peruvian raspberries said to have strong export potential

Peruvian raspberries have the potential to become a major export for the country if they are able to obtain entry to the U.S. market, according to the Peruvian Foreign Trade Society (ComexPeru).

January 13 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Blueberry Coalition publishes analysis in response to ITC investigation

This week Colin Fain analyzes the blueberry markets for the Coalition for Progress and Health, an organization that was formed in response to the USITC section 201 investigation which opposes US import limitations.

January 12 , 2021

Cold snap hits Spanish fruit and vegetable production

The severe cold weather in the southeastern regions of Almeria and Granada will reduce yields of numerous crops including tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and bell peppers

January 12 , 2021

Dole has eyes on Georgia for new frozen fruit facility

Dole's new frozen fruit facility will begin production with a phased approach and should be fully operational by September of this year.

January 12 , 2021

New Zealand cherry harvest "devastated" by rain

Although the full extent of the damage is yet to be quantified, it is expected that up to 50% of the season’s bumper cherry crop in the Central Otago region has been lost due to splitting.

January 11 , 2021

Peruvian avocado exports up by 100,000MT in 2020

Peruvian avocado exports experienced significant growth of 32 percent in 2020. The value of these exports, however, experienced only 3.5 percent in growth.

January 08 , 2021

Grape exports from India face uncertainties in EU market

Due to recent lockdowns in Europe, Indian grape exports face an uncertain market with the start of the season just around the corner.

January 08 , 2021

2021 consumer trends in fresh produce

Breakthrough Solutions has summarized the top consumer trends for produce suppliers in the coming year, all of which it says represent opportunities for the industry.

January 08 , 2021