State of the Market - Week 30, 2019

Orange and lemon prices declined in the U.S. in week 30, while kiwifruit prices rose in Europe and declined in China.

August 02 , 2019

U.S. ag secretary applauds H-2A visa agreement with Guatemala

The agreement will aid temporary agricultural workers from Guatemala as well as U.S. farmers, says the Department of Labor.

August 01 , 2019

U.K.: Sainsbury's cuts down on plastic as supermarkets embrace eco-friendly trend

Sainsbury's has announced plans to remove plastic bags from all of its shops by September. Meanwhile, Morrisons, Tesco, and Waitrose are introducing eco-friendly measures of their own.

August 01 , 2019

Russia bans some Chinese fruit imports

The August 10 ban will reportedly include plums, nectarines, apricots, peaches, cherry plums, apples, and pears.

August 01 , 2019

Trump says U.S. will impose tariffs on extra US$300B of Chinese imports on Sept. 1

The surprise escalation to the ongoing trade war comes after talks in Shanghai ended with little progress being made.

August 01 , 2019

Studies reveal how blueberries aid healthy aging

One of the studies found that consuming about one cup of blueberries daily can improve blood vessel function and decrease systolic blood pressure.

August 01 , 2019

The Packaging Pitch: Why the museum of ice cream isn’t about ice cream

Marketing expert Lisa Cork says that the fresh produce industry could garner some valuable insights from the unusual museum in San Francisco.

August 01 , 2019

Del Monte CEO: TR4 could cause "drastic" reduction in LatAm banana exports

The suspected entry of a virulent banana disease into Latin America has the potential to have a "drastic" effect on the region's production levels over the next decade, according to the CEO of Del Monte.

August 01 , 2019

U.S.: Trump's farm aid favors wealthy growers, report finds

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the program has disproportionately helped rich landowners, with 54% of farm aid going to the top 10% of growers.

July 31 , 2019

Colombian Hass avocado industry scores market access to China, as Japan opens its doors

The Colombian Hass avocado industry has secured market access to China, with the news being announced on the same day that Japan officially opens its doors to the product.

July 31 , 2019