Ecuador banana growers continue push for intervention

The impact of the war in Ukraine has resulted in millions of lost exports for Ecuador's banana industry, its exporters' association is calling for a direct intervention from the country's Agriculture Ministry.

April 18 , 2022

Industry challenges, new strategies headlining the South American Blueberry Convention

The international convention focused on the trends shaping the industry in the region responsible for the harvesting of 60% of the world's blueberry exports is set to kick off next week in Chile.

April 14 , 2022

Calavo Growers reorganizes business into two segments, eliminates COO position

The company estimates that the ongoing cost savings related to the reorganization investment in talent to fill new roles to over $2 million per year.

April 13 , 2022

East Coast port congestion now worse than West Coast

There are now double the number of ships waiting off two key East Coast ports than Los Angeles and Long Beach.

April 13 , 2022

Frutura acquires Texas cooling and logistics firm

Frutura continues its buying spree, adding a Texas based logistics and storage center in a move to strengthen strengthen its infrastructure for products coming out of Mexico.

April 11 , 2022

USDA lowers Florida orange harvest outlook, expects 28 percent drop

The USDA slashed its forecast for the Florida citrus crop by a good 3 million boxes in its latest update.

April 11 , 2022

Latin America "highly exposed" to fertilizer supply disruptions from Russia-Ukraine conflict - Rabobank

While the war will not have an immediate impact on food prices and food production, there could be heavy potential disruption in a few month's time, according to the Dutch banking and financial services company.

April 08 , 2022

Supply chain crisis: Lidl launches own shipping line, container congestion hits Rotterdam

The company, part of the Schwarz Group, the fifth-largest retailer in the world, plans to start a shipping line and buy containerships to maintain their flow of goods.

April 07 , 2022

Valencia growing region estimates €25M in weather damage

Rains followed by freezing weather have left a mark on stone fruit and citrus crops.

April 06 , 2022

Fruit Logistica 2022 kicks off in Berlin

The in-person event kicked off today in Berlin and bringing professionals together from over 117 countries.

April 05 , 2022