USDA to boost food stamps by record amount

But, despite the increase, USDA guidelines will not recommend an increase in a typical family's fruit and vegetable expenditure, with a recommendation for slightly more dollars going on vegetables and fewer on fruit.

August 16 , 2021

"A real challenge for trucking": C.H. Robinson webinar provides transportation market insights

Transport company, C.H. Robinson recently hosted a webinar to discuss supply and demand trends and the impact of global import volumes on North American shipping.

August 13 , 2021

Driscoll's transitions Santa Maria cooling facility to solar

Driscoll’s is in the early stages of pursuing clean and alternative energy sources for its owned and operated coolers across North America, the press release stated.

August 12 , 2021

Spain to see a significant decrease in lemon production in 2021-22

The forecast decline follows on from an expected eight percent year-on-year increase in the 2020-21 season to a record 1.34 million metric tons (MT).

August 10 , 2021

Del Monte looks to offset rising costs with higher fresh cut prices - CEO

Speaking on an earnings call for the second financial quarter, Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh was asked about the impact of unprecedented supply chain pressures and rising costs banana growers and marketers.

August 09 , 2021

U.S. fruit imports rise 13% in H1, with strong uptick from Mexico

Imports of all fresh, frozen and processed fruit grew from $11 billion to $12.3 billion MT from January through June this year.

August 06 , 2021

Mixed picture for 2021 EU apple and pear crop

While the apple crop is expected to see a year-on-year uptick to bring it in line with the three-year average, the pear crop is set to decline dramatically.

August 05 , 2021

Calavo cuts Q3 earnings estimate due to inflationary pressure on labor, raw materials and freight

The company says that these pressures as well as delays in the Mexican and Californian avocado crops were more acute than anticipated in the third quarter.

August 05 , 2021

Del Monte: Easing of Covid-19 restrictions drives sharp Q2 profit growth

The company's net income more than doubled over the period, while gross profit in the banana segment grew by 20 percent driven by North America and Europe.

August 04 , 2021

Colombian avocado exports nearly double through May

Exports to all destinations over the five-month period rose by 88 percent to US$114.3 million, according to ProColombia.

August 03 , 2021