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

'Acute' pallet shortages putting fresh produce supply at risk in North America

United Fresh believes that many do not yet realize the factors impacting the situation and the potential scope of the issue, including the availability of fresh produce to consumers.

May 19 , 2021