U.S.: $35M tomato greenhouse to be built in Iowa

An Owatonna-based grower of year-round tomatoes in Minnesota is expanding with a new 50-acre greenhouse and campus in Mason City, Iowa.

September 16 , 2019

An "unprecedented catastrophe": Spanish crops destroyed covering more than 300,000ha

The agricultural losses from what is considered to be the worst storm to hit eastern Spain in more than a century are expected to top €100 million in the region of Valencia alone. Citrus, table grapes and vegetables are among the hardest hit.

September 16 , 2019

Tomra: Why the issue of food waste is more important than ever

September 16 , 2019

U.S.: Online grocery sales have grown by 15% this year

Several factors are driving the growth of the US online grocery market in 2019, including a rise in household penetration and order values.

September 14 , 2019

U.K.: Asda first to trial plant-derived coating on fresh produce

The Walmart-owned retailer said the technology could "drastically" reduce food waste and potentially reduce the use of plastic packaging.

September 14 , 2019

Spain: Ag group declares 'catastrophe' after torrential rain and flooding

A cold snap brought heavy rain, floods and a tornado to the Balearic Islands and Spain's eastern coast, causing widespread damage to farmland. 

September 13 , 2019

California Navel crop to fall 7% in 2019-20

Of the total Navel orange forecast, 73m cartons are estimated to be in the Central Valley. Production of the Cara Cara variety in the region is forecast at 6m cartons.

September 13 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 36, 2019

Mexican avocado prices fell in the U.S. in week 36, while prices of larger-sized avocados rose in Europe.

September 13 , 2019

U.K. frozen plant-based food brand to expand in U.S. with $18M investment

Founded in Ireland, Strong Roots claims to be the fastest-growing food and beverage brand in the U.K., where its products are stocked by all major retailers. 

September 13 , 2019

Argentina gains cherry, grape access to Thailand

The Argentine Agriculture Ministry confirmed that their Thai counterparts had published the regulations under which the two fruits can be shipped.

September 13 , 2019