State of the Market: Imported grape prices finish lower in the U.S.

The Chilean table grape season is finishing in global markets, as the country's citrus and apple shipments are ramping up.

June 05 , 2020

European cold storage space extremely limited amid sky high demand

Lineage Logistics, the world’s largest temperature-controlled logistics provider, says more than 90% of its cold-storage facilities in Europe are already full.

June 05 , 2020

Westfalia Fruit creates safety and environment role

An industry veteran will be tasked with driving the Westfalia towards greater heights of sustainability, refining systems and protocols to ensure optimal levels of compliance with regards to environmental impact, food safety, and the health and safety of employees.

June 05 , 2020

Mission Produce breaks ground on huge Texas avocado distribution center

The facility, which will serve as a distribution hub for Mexican avocados, will shorten the company's replenishment time to its network and add flexibility in managing inventory.

June 04 , 2020

U.S.: Dozens of Tennessee strawberry and tomato farmworkers test positive for Covid-19

Dozens of employees of Scott’s Strawberry & Tomato Farms in Tennessee have tested positive for Covid-19, company officials said on Monday.

June 04 , 2020

Pakistan's mango exports hit by Covid-19 restrictions

Suspension of international flights, closure of borders, rising freight fares, and on top of all, contracting demands altogether are likely to decline the country's mango exports by 35% to 40% this year.

June 04 , 2020

Nanobubble technology grows in popularity, offering numerous benefits for horticulture

Amid heightened focus in the agricultural industry on sustainability, food safety, climate change, reduction of chemical use, and generally producing more with less, nanobubble technology has been growing in popularity.

June 04 , 2020

Opinion: Africa must work towards a united voice for banana workers

Paul Lievens of Banana Link takes a look at a recent report published jointly by Banana Link and the International Union of Foodworkers (IUF) which examines the situation of workers employed in banana export production in Africa.

June 04 , 2020

U.K. sees record grocery sales growth in spring

British take-home grocery sales rose by 14.3% during the 12 weeks to 17 May, the fastest rate since comparable records began in 1994, according to the latest figures released by Kantar.

June 03 , 2020

U.S.: Fresh share of total produce sales almost back to pre-pandemic levels

Meanwhile, orange sales in the week ending May 24 were "on fire", seeing even higher growth than the previous weeks, while cherries have started off their season very strong.

June 03 , 2020