Lemons to drive Southern Hemisphere citrus growth in 2022

Lemon production is projected to grow by 8.3 percent to reach 4.7 million tons in total, while two categories are set to remain flat.

June 02 , 2022

"Above-average" activity for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season

Experts from NOAA, as well as Colorado State University and AccuWeather predict a total of 14 to 21 named storms, of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes and 3 to 6 could become major hurricanes.

June 01 , 2022

U.S. gives green light to Ecuadorian avocado imports

The move comes after almost nine years of negotiations and will help Ecuador’s Ministry of Agriculture in its aim to increase avocado production area from 6,000 hectares to 10,000 hectares. 

May 30 , 2022

The next step for Oishii’s premium berry operation

Co-founder & CEO of Oishii, Hiroki Koga talks about the challenges of keeping up with high demand by expanding the capacity to produce, reaching new consumers with a lowered price point and exploring past the company's coveted Omakase berry.

May 30 , 2022

Dole CEO confident market can absorb price adjustments

"I think there's a period of adjustment from consumers just generally reacting to having less buying power and how all of the other elements of the economic chain react to that in terms of wage inflation," Dole's CEO Rob Byrne said on its earnings results call.

May 27 , 2022

Despite challenges in 2021-22, Zespri revenue surpasses NZ$4B for the first time

“This was an extraordinary season where the industry faced some considerable headwinds in market, throughout the supply chain and on orchard, yet collectively we found a way to tackle the challenges and to continue to succeed," said Zespri's Chairman Bruce Cameron.

May 26 , 2022

Recall cuts into Dole’s Q1 results

Dole Plc's revenue took a hit following salad recalls earlier this year, while its fresh fruit results decreased due to lower sales volumes and cost increases.

May 25 , 2022

The future of methyl bromide

Methyl Bromide is an indispensable tool for the fruit trade, but with significant downsides. However a potential alternative is on the horizon thanks to trials being conducted under the supervision of the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in partnership with Draslovka Services, Western Fumigation and Holt Logistics.

May 24 , 2022

Despite signs of recovery, Shanghai port congestion to continue

As China's Covid restrictions have been lifted in Shanghai, there have been some signs of recovery, but port congestion is expected to continue around the world.

May 23 , 2022

Chile’s ASOEX President to step aside

Ronald Bown will step aside after more than 3 decades at the helm of the exporter's association.

May 18 , 2022