Opinion: Meeting the challenges of vegan food production

James Sopwith, Group Strategic Account Director at adi Group, says that a gauntlet has been thrown down to manufacturers.

September 02 , 2020

Peru hits avocado export forecast but has suffered from low prices

The Peruvian avocado season is expected to end up this month with export volumes hitting forecasts but significantly lower prices year-on-year in international markets.

September 02 , 2020

Maersk announces large-scale reorganization

A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced it will integrate Safmarine under the Maersk brand in an effort to "further improve customer experience and accelerate growth".

September 02 , 2020

U.S. outlines plans to tackle 'threat' of seasonal produce imports from Mexico

The United States Trade Representative released its plan which includes Section 201 investigations on blueberries and potentially on strawberries and bell peppers.

September 02 , 2020

Chile: Concern that truck blockages could impact fruit exports

Truck drivers have blocked highways for several days after a long-running conflict with indigenous groups in the south of the country led to a spike in arson attacks on their vehicles.

September 01 , 2020

Prima Wawona peaches were shipped to more than a dozen countries

In an update, the Food and Drug Administration said that as of August 28, Canada, Singapore, and New Zealand have all issued recalls of the peaches.

September 01 , 2020

National Mango Board to hold 2020 referendum

The USDA is conducting a referendum among eligible first handlers and importers of fresh and frozen mangos to determine whether they favor the continuance of the NMB.

September 01 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Fruit imports and Hurricane Laura

Check out some charts illustrating which fruit commodities pass through the port of Houston, which was temporarily closed, and how significant their volumes are.

September 01 , 2020

Greenyard's fresh division drives Q1 sales growth

Greenyard said the growth is mainly driven by faster-than-expected organic growth in a large number of its commercial relationships, with a focus on margin improvement and profitability.

August 31 , 2020

California heatwave could create supply shortage in fall, says Markon

The heatwave came as California struggled to contain huge wildfires burning forests and homes, which have affected farming operations in the Salinas Valley, mainly due to covering crops with a layer of ash.

August 31 , 2020