USDA too slow to respond to farm crisis caused by Covid-19, officials say

A two-pronged disaster that has deprived farmers of billions of dollars in revenue while millions of newly jobless Americans struggle to feed their families.

April 28 , 2020

Chinese agricultural market stabilizes following period of fluctuation and high prices

Movement and prices of agricultural products in the Chinese market have largely returned to normal following a period of widespread disruption.

April 28 , 2020

Stemilt expects larger California cherry crop, different packaging focus this season

The California season is about to get underway and will run for about four weeks, with volumes available from May 8 to June 8, the company said.

April 27 , 2020

Global Container Terminals seeks injunction to block Maersk's New York exit

APM is seeking to switch over to the nearby Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, site operated by APM subsidiary APM Terminals (APMT).

April 27 , 2020

Chilean table grape exporters look to Europe amid challenging U.S. market

While some table grape markets around the world have maintained good levels of consumption, the situation in the U.S: has been particularly challenging for Chile recently.

April 27 , 2020

U.S.: Mango prices surge amid low supplies and high demand

Crespo Organic said it's essentially "a demand and supply issue that’s fueled by an unforeseen much higher than anticipated demand in the mass market sector, coupled with less than forecasted supplies".

April 24 , 2020

Dole reveals new sustainability framework, 'The Dole Way'

Dole Food Company has announced the release of its 2020 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report, which includes its first-ever enterprise-wide sustainability goals.

April 24 , 2020

Global container shipments set to fall 30% in next few months

Shipments have probably fallen about 15% so far this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to International Chamber of Shipping Chairman Esben Poulsson.

April 24 , 2020

Florida slams USDA decision to allow Chinese citrus imports

Nicole Fried, Florida's Agriculture Commission, sent a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue expressing her "strong opposition" to the move, while representatives from the Florida Citrus Mutual and Florida Farm Bureau also criticized the decision.

April 24 , 2020

California table grape acreage falls slightly in 2019

The total estimated figure fell to 130,000 acres from 132,000 in 2018, according to an annual grower survey.

April 24 , 2020