Mexico to ban subcontracting of avocado and berry pickers

Labor Minister Luisa Maria Alcalde said on Monday her ministry would publish a guideline preventing the industries from using subcontract labor for certain activities.

June 22 , 2022

EU publishes stricter import regulations for South African oranges

The South African citrus industry had severely opposed the new rules, saying that they are "disproportionate and unfeasible" and could lead to large gaps in the supply chain and higher prices for EU consumers. 

June 22 , 2022

U.S. EPA ordered to reassess glyphosate's impact

A U.S. federal appeals court in Friday ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reassess whether glyphosate, the controversial ingredient in Bayer AG's Roundup weed killer, poses unreasonable risks to humans and the environment.

June 20 , 2022

Greenyard to sell UK Fresh operations despite reporting all-round improved profitability

The Group sees "insufficient room for standalone profitable growth in a mature market that is also under pressure from Brexit and supply chain disruptions" and as a result, has decided to sell its UK Fresh operations.

June 20 , 2022

Strong blueberry performance boosts Camposol results

Peru's Camposol recorded a 11.7% rise in its first quarter 2022 sales to $406.3 million, thanks to strong blueberry demand in the U.S. market

June 17 , 2022

San Miguel to sell South African and Peruvian fresh fruit operations

The company will shift its focus to enhancing production and exportation of lemon derivatives, which are strategic ingredients for its clients in the drinks, food, flavor and fragrance industries.

June 15 , 2022

West Coast port strikes remain unlikely in no deal scenario - report

Although negotiations for a new contract for West Coast port workers which started over a month ago are still ongoing, neither side foresees supply chain disruptions.

June 15 , 2022

Limoneira announces strategic shift to citrus “grower partner” fruit

Limoneira Company has signalled a major shift from its own production to a grower partner model for citrus to combat the impact of “pricing volatility and farming costs”.

June 14 , 2022

Mediterranean Shipping Company criticizes Panama Ports Company for service disruption

MSC claimed that PPC had obstructed its operations and looked to impose two companies to receive the maintenance and inspection deals for reefer-related services.

June 13 , 2022

Mission Produce "back on track" as per-box margins recover in Q2

Total revenue rose by 18 percent year-on-year to $278.1 million, impacted by average selling price increases of 44 percent, partially offset by a 19 percent decrease in avocado volume sold.

June 10 , 2022