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

Oregon blueberry grower tests self-driving electric tractor

The tractor is expected to reduce air pollution on-site, reduce noise, save about 1,500 gallons of diesel per year and potentially save thousands of hours of employee labor.

August 02 , 2021

Florida ports remain hopeful after loss of $14B in trade last year

Leading the recovery is the strong growth in cargo volumes that started in the second part of last year and the recent gradual restart of the cruise industry.

July 30 , 2021

Washington fruit farmers bracing for millions of dollars in losses from heat wave

Berry farmers were particularly impacted by the heat, but the tree fruit, wine grape and potato industries were also heavily affected. Now a letter to the USDA signed by 44 bipartisan legislators urges more support.

July 29 , 2021