Naturipe owner announces Southeast blueberry expansion

Over the last year, Michigan Blueberry Growers (MBG), an owner of Naturipe Farms, has made significant additions to its Southeast blueberry program.

March 02 , 2022

Food inflation perceptions among consumers driving new habits

Consumers are returning to home cooked meals, and agree on concerns regarding inflation. Perceptions are real, but not everyone is taking action.

March 01 , 2022

Citrus and apple oversupply in U.S., EU could result from Russia-Ukraine conflict - SHAFFE

In a statement this week, the group said it expects "increasingly difficult conditions to maintain supply to both markets."

February 28 , 2022

Russia-Ukraine conflict could lead to higher food and fuel prices for U.S.

With the produce industry already being challenged by high fuel prices driving up transportation costs, further increases could prove to be even more complicated for the sector.  

February 28 , 2022

U.S. East Coast port congestion grows as more shippers divert from West Coast

There where were 31 ships anchored off the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 22 while another 13 were waiting off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, as West Coast congestion continued to improve.

February 25 , 2022

Avocado row leads to a tempered acceleration of California harvest 

Avocado prices remain high and growers see an opportunity, but its still early to judge how the suspension of Mexican avocados for a little more than a week will affect the market in the midterm.

February 24 , 2022

California Giant Berry Farms expecting giant volumes

“Despite the uncontrollable challenges from South America causing an early exit and our Florida-Georgia blueberry farms enduring an unprecedented freeze, blueberry production is still on track to beat all-time highs for the company,” said a representative.

February 23 , 2022

Fruit Logistica eases entry requirements for April 2022 event

Six weeks ahead of its annual show, Fruit Logistica said that due to decisions in Germany and other European countries to relax Covid-19 related restrictions, the event has also eased entry requirements for participants.

February 22 , 2022

U.S.: Shipping industry and truck availability improving - USDA

In a weekly update on seasonal perishable products published on Feb. 18 - which also included price trends - the entity said: "The shipping industry generally showed several improving trends again this week."

February 21 , 2022

Peru avocado shipments to increase up to 10% in 2022

Peru avocado exports are expected to grow by 8 to 10 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year. Growth will likely  come from  shipments to Europe, but supply woes in the U.S. could alter these projections. 

February 21 , 2022