Mexico Council of IFPA calls for fairer prices for producers

Recently-formed Mexico Council of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has called on markets and retailers to provide fairer prices to ensure a sustainable future for Mexican producers.

July 05 , 2022

Drewry: Lingering congestion to prevent “very swift normalization”

Although container shipping’s pandemic fueled boom cycle has undoubtedly taken a turn in recent months, lingering congestion is likely to prevent “a very swift normalization”, said Drewry in its latest Container Forecast report.

July 04 , 2022

Chilean citrus: Mandarin export forecast revised down by a fifth following freeze

Chile's Citrus Comite of Asoex has provided updated export for citrus this season in the wake of a freeze event in late May, with all categories set to see a decline that is expected to be most pronounced in mandarins.

June 29 , 2022

Mexico's countrywide avocado expansion could strengthen sector

The expansion of large-scale avocado production in Mexico beyond Michoacán is likely to reinforce the country's position as the leading exporter of the fruit to the U.S.

June 29 , 2022

Mexico’s “huge opportunity” in emerging export markets

Mexican growers can benefit from untapped potential in markets from Asia-Pacific to Europe by looking beyond traditional destinations.

June 27 , 2022

Asia’s shortage of empty containers may worsen Rotterdam congestion

The Dutch port has faced an onslaught of both goods and empty boxes offloaded from other European maritime operations, shipping experts said.

June 23 , 2022

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.