Most dangerous Atlantic storm season since Katrina may be ahead

Hurricanes in previous years, such as Irma in 2017, caused widespread disruption to fruit and vegetable operations in the U.S. state of Florida and further up the East Coast, as well as in parts of the Caribbean.

May 18 , 2020

South African citrus: Avoiding logistical issues will be key to season - CGA

The season's record marketing crop estimate of around 143m cartons still stands, but Justin Chadwick says that it could come down by up to 10% depending on how heavily demand is impacted by the disruptions in foodservice and other factors.

May 18 , 2020

Locked down shoppers turn to vegetables, shun ready meals

Shoppers cut spending on ready-made meals and bought more fruit and vegetables, turning to healthier eating during coronavirus lockdowns, preliminary results of a research project showed.

May 18 , 2020

How NYC urban farms are pivoting to stay in business during Covid-19

The rise of the pandemic has called the resilience of our food system into question, shifting our focus to the importance of decentralized, regional food for feeding our populations and maintaining our health.

May 18 , 2020

U.S. fruit imports rose by 4% in Q1

Total fruit imports into the U.S. in the first three months of the year rose by 4%, driven largely by big increases for avocados and table grapes and offset partially by declines in blueberries and strawberries.

May 18 , 2020

Chilean table grape shipments down on 2019, but Europe sees small rise

Chilean table grape exports as of May 10 were 7% lower year-on-year at 602,000 metric tons (MT), according figures from the country's Fruit Exporters' Association (ASOEX).

May 15 , 2020

U.S. researchers identify romaine lettuce varieties that last longer

Scientists with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have identified five romaine lettuce varieties that both brown less quickly after fresh-cut processing and are slower to deteriorate postharvest.

May 15 , 2020

India approves in-transit cold treatment for Australian fruits

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says the move is a "major breakthrough" for the country's farmers, who will be able to gain better returns by supplying fresher fruit to the market.

May 14 , 2020

Chinese market opens for U.S. blueberries

China has said that it will allow imports of U.S. blueberries, as part of the Phase One trade agreement signed between the two countries in January.

May 14 , 2020

Opinion: If Australian cafes, restaurants have clarity, growers do too

Bill Bulmer, chair of Australia's AUSVEG, says growers that service the foodservice sector need confidence that if they start planting perishable crops now that they will have an avenue to market when the crop is ready to harvest.

May 14 , 2020