Peruvian table grape exports set to surpass 60 million boxes for first time

The Peruvian table grape industry is forecast to export a record volume of fruit in the upcoming season, with the first estimate pegging shipments at 62.5 million boxes.

September 07 , 2021

U.S. fruit imports soared to new record in July

U.S. fruit imports soared by 19 percent year-on-year on July to reach a record US$1.57 billion, according to newly released USDA data.

September 06 , 2021

Chile: Mixed picture for stone fruit production trends

There is a mixed picture in Chile in terms of production trends for key stone fruit commodities, with the fresh peach planted area falling rapidly as nectarines nudge up and cherries soar.

September 02 , 2021

"Never been so bad": Truck driver shortage sets U.K. on path for food chaos

The U.K. is running out of time to find more truck drivers before isolated incidents at supermarkets and fast-food chains erupt into a deeper crisis that leaves businesses crippled by delivery delays and shortages.

September 01 , 2021

Record number of ships anchored off California

Forty-four freight ships are stuck awaiting entry into California's two largest ports, the highest number recorded since the beginning of the pandemic.

August 31 , 2021

Global blueberry industry representatives discuss where market is headed at IBO Summit

August 30 , 2021

Chile declares agricultural emergency in four key fruit-growing regions

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera on Thursday decreed a drought-related agricultural emergency in the Coquimbo, Valparaiso, O'Higgins, and Maule regions to mobilize resources to help the farmers most affected by the drought.

August 27 , 2021

China begins to reopen world's third-largest port amid worsening of global supply chain issues

A shipping executive recently said: “Port congestion and a shortage of container shipping capacity may last into the fourth quarter or even mid-2022. If the pandemic cannot be effectively contained, port congestion may become a new normal.”

August 26 , 2021

Peruvian blueberry exports forecast to grow by 30% this season

The share of organic blueberries is also expected to increase significantly this season, while a higher proportion of fruit is set to be sent to the Chinese market.

August 25 , 2021

Analysis: Where in the world is my container?

Using examples from the global perishables industry such as California grapes, Vanguard International breaks down the many challenges facing the supply chain around the world.

August 24 , 2021