Peru sets sights on U.S. avocado market as Mexican volumes subside

Having been largely focused on Europe during the opening stages of its season, the Peruvian avocado industry is now seeing a market opportunity in the U.S. as Mexican supplies subside.

June 15 , 2020

Instacart raises massive US$225M as it surges past Walmart in online delivery market

Instacart, which has benefitted a lot more than rival Walmart from the Covid-19 pandemic, now has a market value of US$13.7bn.

June 11 , 2020

U.S.: Fresh produce retail demand "still well above 2019 levels"

The week ended May 31 saw fresh produce dollar gains continue to track ahead of pounds, having reversed the trend in the previous week.

June 11 , 2020

PMA's Joe Watson: There is optimism in the industry now that there wasn't a month ago

The PMA executive spoke about what might happen with produce sales over the coming months in the U.S., what changes may be here to stay, and the overall mood within the produce industry as the country slowly begins to return to normality.

June 10 , 2020

U.S. apple inventories hit record high in June

In a reflection of the high levels of apples in storage, prices during the 2019-20 campaign have been below both last season and the five-year average.

June 09 , 2020

U.S.: Optimism for citrus import season, but potential disruptions a concern - Seald Sweet CEO

Mayda Sotomayor said that so far there have been no delays or issues bringing in citrus to the U.S. market, where citrus has over recent weeks been enjoying strong sales at U.S. retailers.

June 08 , 2020

European cold storage space extremely limited amid sky high demand

Lineage Logistics, the world’s largest temperature-controlled logistics provider, says more than 90% of its cold-storage facilities in Europe are already full.

June 05 , 2020

Mission Produce breaks ground on huge Texas avocado distribution center

The facility, which will serve as a distribution hub for Mexican avocados, will shorten the company's replenishment time to its network and add flexibility in managing inventory.

June 04 , 2020

Nanobubble technology grows in popularity, offering numerous benefits for horticulture

Amid heightened focus in the agricultural industry on sustainability, food safety, climate change, reduction of chemical use, and generally producing more with less, nanobubble technology has been growing in popularity.