U.S. reliance on avocado imports will only increase in the future - Rabobank

December 14 , 2021

Colombian avocado exports see significant growth this year

Jorge Restrepo, director of Corpohass said he remembers shipping the first container of avocados in 2009 and today, only 12 years later, the fruit is already at the top of exports.

December 13 , 2021

U.S. House of Representatives passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The bill aims to crack down on unreasonable practices by container shipping lines, bolster U.S. enforcement against uncompetitive carrier practices, and improve transparency for exporters.

December 09 , 2021

Jalisco approved to export avocados to U.S.

Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture said that the development was made possible thanks to the work of exporting avocados from Jalisco's neighboring state of Michoacan, which has for 20 years been the only state with access to the U.S. market.

December 09 , 2021

Fewer ships anchoring at Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach mere counting trick

December 08 , 2021

Reefer container rates to exceed dry cargo in 2022

Reefer container rates have risen sharply through 2021, but in contrast to dry cargo rates, are forecast to rise further in 2022, driven by catch up on North-South routes.

December 07 , 2021

FDA proposes changes to agriculture water requirements

Farms would be required to conduct annual systems-based agricultural water assessments to determine and guide appropriate measures to minimize potential risks associated with pre-harvest agricultural water.

December 06 , 2021

Dole plc reports rise in Q3 profit and revenue

The company reported a rise in third-quarter profit and revenue despite inflationary pressures, supply chain congestion and labor shortages.

December 03 , 2021

U.S.: FTC probing major retailers' profits in supply chain disruption investigation

The FTC has ordered nine large retailers, wholesalers, and consumer good suppliers to provide detailed information to shed light on the causes behind ongoing supply chain disruptions.

December 02 , 2021

These 10 trends will impact grocery retail in 2022 - report

As companies grow faster than historically, they are also creating challenges that many are not prepared to address or overcome, resulting in bigger performance gaps than seen in the past.

December 01 , 2021