U.S. states struggle with more extreme heat as UFW urges more protections

The U.S. West experienced yet another heatwave this past weekend causing further challenges for farmers, as United Farm Workers urged greater protections for laborers in Washington.

July 20 , 2021

Dole announces launch of Initial Public Offering

Dole plc, a newly created company formed for the combination of Total Produce plc and Dole Food Company, Inc., has launched the roadshow for its initial public offering of 26,000,000 ordinary shares

July 19 , 2021

U.S. table grape production on track, pricing could change

John Pandol told FreshFruitPortal he will be watching retail pricing and whether this inflationary period will eliminate the US$0.99/pound ad from merchandising plans.

July 16 , 2021

South Africa: Maersk shuts key operations, port operator declares force majeure

The violence, looting and arson continue to bring major disruption to key logistical infrastructure in South Africa, as the government says it plans to deploy up to 25,000 soldiers.

July 15 , 2021

South African protests disrupt citrus exports

Trucks carrying citrus have been unable to use the main arterial roads to the Durban port, where more than half of the citrus is exported, with fruit instead accumulating in cold storage on farms.

July 14 , 2021

Video: California farmers forced to abandon crops as more water restrictions loom

Western Growers has released a series of videos showing the devastating impact the drought is having on their operations and has warned that there will be severe consequences if lawmakers do not change course.

July 13 , 2021

Global avocado production estimated to triple from 2010 to 2030

The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 says that, while avocado has the lowest production level among the major tropical fruits, it has experienced the fastest growth in production in recent years.

July 12 , 2021

Biden executive order to target unjust rail and shipping fees

U.S. President Joe Biden will order U.S. transportation agencies to crack down on anti-competitive conduct and unjust fees in the rail and sea shipping industries to try to lower costs to consumers, the White House said on Thursday.

July 09 , 2021

Canada: Cherries and berries severely damaged by heat wave

The heat wave that scorched Western Canada last week severely damaged fruit crops in the Okanagan and Fraser valleys, as the province's two major fruit-growing regions saw multiple days of temperatures above 40°C (104°F).

July 08 , 2021

Peru forecasts record-breaking citrus exports this season

The General Manager of ProCitrus, Sergio del Castillo Valderrama said that 300,000MT of citrus will be exported this season, representing a new record.

July 07 , 2021