U.S. fresh fruit imports dipped 14% in July, driven by avocados and bananas

While the figure marks a large drop from the previous year, it is only marginally below the level recorded in July 2018.

September 09 , 2020

Amazon bans foreign seed sales in the U.S.

Amazon has barred foreign sales of seeds in the United States, following unsolicited mystery packets being shipped to Americans, mostly postmarked from China.

September 07 , 2020

Mission Produce files for IPO

California headquartered avocado company Mission Produce has filed for an initial public offering with plans to list on Nasdaq, under the ticker "AVO."

September 04 , 2020

Over 1,000 Americans sickened from red onion-linked salmonella outbreak

September 04 , 2020

U.S. outlines plans to tackle 'threat' of seasonal produce imports from Mexico

The United States Trade Representative released its plan which includes Section 201 investigations on blueberries and potentially on strawberries and bell peppers.

September 02 , 2020

Chile: Concern that truck blockages could impact fruit exports

Truck drivers have blocked highways for several days after a long-running conflict with indigenous groups in the south of the country led to a spike in arson attacks on their vehicles.

September 01 , 2020

California heatwave could create supply shortage in fall, says Markon

The heatwave came as California struggled to contain huge wildfires burning forests and homes, which have affected farming operations in the Salinas Valley, mainly due to covering crops with a layer of ash.

August 31 , 2020

Amazon builds offline presence with new grocery store concept in LA

It is roughly the size of a Whole Foods store, but serves a different need, not focused on natural and organic items, according to Amazon Vice President Jeff Helbling.

August 27 , 2020

Argentina decries "clear injustice" of EU citrus suspension over CBS

An industry representative says that exporters are working hard to find alternative markets for their oranges, and believes that the true number of CBS detections in Europe may be far lower than the official figure.