"Electronic phytosanitary certification is still at the beginning”

SHAFFE Secretary General Nelli Hajdu highlighted during a recent webinar the strong fragmentation of the global fruit trade and the need for swift progress towards electronic phytosanitary certificates.

June 03 , 2021

FDA encourages food companies to vaccinate seasonal ag workers

Healthy workers help to ensure the availability of a safe and plentiful food supply, the FDA said.

June 02 , 2021

Unrest in Colombia hits agricultural sector, paralyzes key Pacific port

The month-long protests and roadblocks in Colombia are impacting the agricultural industry, leading to food loss and problems with the control and monitoring of pests on fruit crops.

June 01 , 2021

Peru: ProHass estimates one-third uptick in avocado exports

ProHass Peru estimates that 460,000 metric tons of Hass avocados will be exported for an increase of almost 30 percent year-on-year.

May 31 , 2021

U.S.: Berries drive 8 percent rise in Q1 fruit imports

In fresh, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries all saw gains of around a quarter, but two of the biggest fruit import categories - avocados and bananas - both saw declines.

May 28 , 2021

IMO's new CO2 rules to "disproportionately" affect reefer transport

If a ship needs to use power and thus fuel to keep temperatures down, efficiency will also drop causing the CO2 accounts to look poor in comparison.

May 27 , 2021

Chilean grape and pome fruit production forecast down due to weather issues - USDA report

Due to moderate temperatures and unexpected rainfall, Chile expects a decline in the production and export of table grapes, apples and pears, according to a USDA report.

May 26 , 2021

Largest U.S. vertical farm company secures $300M in additional funding

The Series C funding round led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, and saw significant follow-on investment from existing investors including GV (formerly Google Ventures).

May 25 , 2021

North American table grape market faces "tricky transition"

The North American table grape market is facing a "tricky" transition throughout the end of May and into June with a potential for heavy concentration in early July, according to a multinational fruit supplier.

May 24 , 2021

U.S. avocado consumption to continue setting records - Rabobank

According to a market update from Rabobank, shipments reached an all-time high in January of this year at close to 320 million pounds, up about 33 percent year-on-year.

May 21 , 2021