South Africa forecasts increased stone fruit production in 2021-22

The country's Hortgro industry body said that normality has returned after the drought years that distorted reference points and preceding the big increase of the previous season.

October 20 , 2021

Whole Foods releases top 10 food trend predictions for 2022

Buzz-less spirits, yuzu, Reducetarianism and functional beverages made with prebiotics and botanicals are among the food influences expected to rise in popularity in the next year.

October 19 , 2021

Hortifrut to acquire leading berry company Atlantic Blue

This acquisition will allow Hortifrut to increase its growing area by about 20%, adding roughly 850 hectares across the three countries where Atlantic Blue operates.

October 18 , 2021

Biden's California port plan won't solve supply chain crisis, experts say

"It's great that they've chosen to do something, but we're talking about a less than 1% to 2% change here," said one expert.

October 18 , 2021

Mexican avocado production to fall in 2021-22

The country is expected to produce 2.33 million metric tons (MMT) between July 2021 and June 2022, following a record volume year in the previous season.

October 15 , 2021

"Step up": Biden orders companies to ease supply chain bottlenecks, announces measures at major ports

The U.S. president, facing grim opinion polls and a stalling legislative agenda, is eager to avert fresh political damage from choked ports, highways and railways resulting in higher prices and empty shelves.

October 14 , 2021

International produce industry reconnects in large numbers at Fruit Attraction 2021

Taking place at the IFEMA event venue in the Spanish capital of Madrid from Oct. 5-7, the event drew an impressive crowd of 65,000 professional participants from 108 countries. 

October 13 , 2021

France bans plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables from 2022, with longer phase-out for berries

However, French fruit sellers federation president Francois Roch said switching to cardboard will be difficult in such a short time.

October 12 , 2021

Supply crisis drives Walmart, other retailers to hire own ships

Walmart has begun to charter its own vessels in an effort to beat the global supply chain disruptions that threaten the industry's holiday season.

October 11 , 2021

U.S. and China expect meeting while shipping rates plummet

Talks of a meeting come amid plunging spot freight rates between China and the U.S. with prices dropping by up to 51 percent on some routes.

October 08 , 2021