Easy-peelers to continue the upward trend in the Americas

Easy-peeler production and exports are expected to increase, albeit at a slower rate, according to a report by Rabobank.

May 17 , 2022

April produce inflation continues upward climb

The value of sales are up, while unit sales are down and prices continue their upward climb. Spending was as influenced by the Easter holiday, and inflation concerns remain a top worry for nearly all consumers

May 16 , 2022

Oppy partners with Mexican avocado consortium to smoothen supply

Oppy said that through its vertically integrated trio of partners, including Eco Farms and now AvoWorks, it can smooth out some of the dynamics which can affect the flow of avocados from Mexico into the market.

May 12 , 2022

Logistics crisis makes for Chile’s most complex season in 25 years

Exports of table grapes, blueberries and apples to the Northern Hemisphere were particularly affected by logistical complications.

May 11 , 2022

FMC demands more data from container industry

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission wants to have a a more uniform data set to measure market conditions of containership carriers.

May 11 , 2022

Chile’s Cencosud acquires The Fresh Market, enters U.S market

The $676 million acquisition marks the entry of the South American retailer into the US market through The Fresh Market's 22 state footprint.

May 10 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte rebrands shipping service as Network Shipping (NWS)

Fresh Del Monte Produce has formally spun off and rebranded its third party shipping service as Network Shipping (NWS), as it seeks to optimize cargo space and routes used by its 13 owned cargo vessels.

May 10 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte CEO: Some 1000 containers did not ship due to logistics issues

These lost shipments mainly occurred in the first few months of the year and affected business to European, Asian, and the Middle Eastern markets.

May 09 , 2022

Maersk warns of slowdown on the horizon

Despite record profits, the shipping giant expects a global downturn could be coming later this year.

May 06 , 2022

5 de Mayo avocado price peak: Will prices level off in 2022?

Demand and supply side issues have more than doubled the price of avocados since 2021 ahead of 5 de Mayo, one of the consumption peaks in the United States. Can we expect prices to level or fall later on this year?

May 05 , 2022