State of the Market - Week 39, 2019

Avocado prices saw decreases in the U.S. market in week 39, while in Europe they tended to increase amid low supply levels.

October 04 , 2019

USDA invests $11M in innovative pest management solutions

The research will be focused on solutions to problems that aren't typically available to specialty crop farmers, according to the USDA.

October 04 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger cuts hundreds of jobs amid turnaround concerns

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen said last month the company was not “reconfirming” its three-year projection of US$400m in incremental operating profit.

October 03 , 2019

Tesco CEO announces surprise departure

The U.K.-based retailer's shares, which had almost halved in the months before Lewis started his turnaround, have climbed 40% on his watch.

October 03 , 2019

"Remarkable breakthrough": Chinese breeders release TR4-resistant banana variety

The new Cavendish-type variety was developed using chemical mutagenesis techniques. It is now being multiplied and distributed to other provinces around China.

October 03 , 2019

U.S. to hit EU with 25% tariff on certain ag imports after landmark WTO ruling

The U.S. on Wednesday won the largest arbitration award in WTO history in its dispute with the EU over subsidies to Airbus. It will soon apply extra tariffs on products including olives, wine and cherry juice.

October 02 , 2019

U.S.: Walmart opens first supply chain training academy

The development comes amid the need for staff to have new skills in today's ever-changing world where consumers have more shopping choices than ever.

October 02 , 2019

NA greenhouse grower teams with Apeel for plastic-free cucumbers

The news comes just a couple of weeks after Apeel announced a deal with retailer Kroger to provide treated avocados nationwide.

October 02 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: How California's low storage volumes could impact prices

On the recent news of lower cold storage volumes, Colin Fain of Agronometrics looks at the potential impact on the rest of California's season and the upcoming southern hemisphere deal. 

October 02 , 2019

Chile forecasts record blueberry exports in 2019-20

In addition, the lower winter chill hours and warm August have resulted in the fruit being one week ahead in development compared to a normal year. 

October 02 , 2019