Europe: Warm weather boosts domestic stone fruit prospects, says supplier

"Although the weather has marked the beginning of the season, as well as the uncertainty about future consumer behavior, the outlook is in fact more than optimistic," said a company representative.

June 12 , 2020

U.S.: Organic produce sales rose by 5% to $18bn in 2019

The Organic Trade Association said produce "continues to be the star" of the organic sector, making up almost a third of all organic food sales in the country.

June 12 , 2020

U.S.: New partnership to bring "next generation of avocados" to market

If successful, these varieties would meet diverse regional growing requirements, exhibit better post-harvest characteristics, increase yields, provide resistance against disease, and expand consumer market diversity.

June 12 , 2020

Instacart raises massive US$225M as it surges past Walmart in online delivery market

Instacart, which has benefitted a lot more than rival Walmart from the Covid-19 pandemic, now has a market value of US$13.7bn.

June 11 , 2020

Chilean clementines meet with "strong market demand" in U.S.

With the campaign now fully underway, Citrus from Chile said that the country is expecting a 4% year-on-year increase in total exports to 347,000 metric tons (MT).

June 11 , 2020

U.S.: Fresh produce retail demand "still well above 2019 levels"

The week ended May 31 saw fresh produce dollar gains continue to track ahead of pounds, having reversed the trend in the previous week.

June 11 , 2020

Zespri boosts revenues and profits in "strong" FY2019-20

Direct returns to growers rose by 8% year-on-year to NZ$1.96bn, with higher per-tray returns for the Green and Sungold of NZ$6.67 and NZ$11.86, respectively.

June 11 , 2020

Broom Group celebrates 100 years of serving customers around the world

Thanks to the vision of its owners and a supportive team, Broom Group has been able to maintain sustained growth and has expanded all areas of development.

June 11 , 2020

PMA's Joe Watson: There is optimism in the industry now that there wasn't a month ago

The PMA executive spoke about what might happen with produce sales over the coming months in the U.S., what changes may be here to stay, and the overall mood within the produce industry as the country slowly begins to return to normality.

June 10 , 2020

New Zealand PM praises workers during visit to kiwifruit packhouse

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has heaped the praise on workers as she toured a Te Puke kiwifruit packhouse.

June 09 , 2020