Honduran banana losses lower than thought

It appears that only around 3,700 hectares of banana production have been damaged or lost, down from the 8,000 hectares estimated to have been impacted two weeks ago.

November 25 , 2020

Covid-19 remains "in firm control" of how consumers buy fresh produce

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a huge influence over how and where consumers spend their money on fruit and vegetables, with retail fresh produce sales in October up by 7.5 percent year-on-year.

November 24 , 2020

Camposol's EBITDA margin up on 2019 despite pandemic challenges

The news comes as the Peruvian-based multinational ramps up its avocado production in Colombia and reportedly plans to invest in avocado and blueberry production in Mexico.

November 23 , 2020

Florida grapefruit industry caught off-guard by EU tariffs

Florida citrus companies say they were surprised by the tariffs recently implemented by the EU and are concerned by a potential domino effect on the U.S. market.

November 20 , 2020

Ahold acquires New York-based e-grocer FreshDirect

Frans Muller, Ahold Delhaize’s CEO, said the deal "further propels our omni-channel evolution" and allows it to reach additional customers in the New York trade area.

November 19 , 2020

OZblu blueberry seizures: United Exports and Rossouw Farming Group reach agreement

The two shipments of blueberries that had been seized over recent weeks were released this week by Dutch Authorities, but the two sides disagree as to whether the deal represents a victory for growers.

November 18 , 2020

Canada to export more apples in 2020-21 despite labor and drought challenges

Growth is forecast in Canadian apple production this season as a result of improved weather conditions predominately in Ontario and Quebec, according to a USDA GAIN report.

November 17 , 2020

U.S. Trade Representative requests ITC investigation into bell peppers, strawberries

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting an investigation into imports of strawberries and bell peppers, weeks after a similar investigation was announced for blueberry imports.

November 16 , 2020

United Fresh, other food groups write letter to Trump urging priority access to Covid-19 vaccines for ag workers

In a letter to the President this week and discussions with the Biden transition team, agricultural groups emphasized the critical role workers in food and agriculture have played by continuing operations and ensuring Americans have access to foods.

November 13 , 2020

Vanguard expecting continued growth and market diversification with Peruvian grape deal

Chief Business Development Officer Dirk Winkelmann said that overall market conditions are seeing supply "match very neatly with demand" this season, while CEO Craig Stauffer expects the company to be the largest grower-exporter of patented varieties this year in the southern region of Ica.

November 12 , 2020