Alarm as China allegedly detects Covid-19 on imported cherry packaging

The major development - which is yet to be officially confirmed by Chinese authorities - comes at a critical juncture just ahead of the key Chinese New Year sales period, has already dramatically affected the market conditions.

January 25 , 2021

Biden's immigration reform "fundamentally different" in emancipating farmworkers - UFW

The United Farm Workers and UFW Foundation said the bill is unique in granting immediate legal status to eligible farmworkers currently working in the U.S.

January 22 , 2021

California oranges look good in the long term despite potential problems, industry members say

The California citrus industry reports that oranges have strong sales and a bright outlook despite uncertainty and potential problems

January 21 , 2021

Q&A: Under Michael Castagnetto’s leadership, Robinson Fresh launches its own brand

In an interview with Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit, Michael Castagnetto, President of Robinson Fresh, speaks in-depth about the addition of a namesake brand to its corporate identity.

January 20 , 2021

Europe expecting light avocado arrivals amid low Chilean volumes, suppliers say

Avocado suppliers say imports into Europe are predicted to be light in January and February amid lower supplies from numerous countries.

January 19 , 2021

Peruvian grape arrivals to be concentrated

Due to the difficulties experienced in 2020, an exporter predicts that table grapes will arrive in large, concentrated shipments from week 2 or 3 onwards, possibly affecting prices.

January 18 , 2021

Stone fruit: South Africa, Chile happy with normal seasons

Both South Africa and Chile are pleased with having "good, normal seasons" for stone fruit, according to industry members.

January 15 , 2021

Five retail trends to watch in 2021

Some of the trends listed by grocery sector research and training non-profit IGD are recuperative retail and system upgrade.

January 14 , 2021

U.S. blueberry industry groups testify at ITC trade hearing

Groups representing two different sectors of the U.S. blueberry industry testified on Tuesday at a hearing before the U.S. International Trade Commission, as part of its probe into whether foreign trading partners are seriously harming domestic growers.

January 13 , 2021

Cold snap hits Spanish fruit and vegetable production

The severe cold weather in the southeastern regions of Almeria and Granada will reduce yields of numerous crops including tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and bell peppers

January 12 , 2021