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.

August 27 , 2020

Gulf Coast port operations affected as Hurricane Laura strengthens

Hurricane Laura is expected to slam into the Louisiana and Texas coasts as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday evening.

August 26 , 2020

Creator of 'proven TR4 preventive and curative solution' eyes commercial partnership in coming weeks

"It's going to be the agricultural story of the century for the company that works with us, allowing that company to say, “We saved the bananas'," said the scientist behind an organic fungicide and bactericide.

August 25 , 2020

Lower U.S. berry prices for Mexico offset by other factors during pandemic onset

Aneberries said that despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the value of exports remained stable during their season, and it expects the situation to normalize in the coming months.

August 24 , 2020

European apple season looking positive following "emblematic" year

The CEO of one of Italy's leading apple consortiums reveals his expectations for the 2020-21 season, which include an expansion of club varieties and an even smaller crop than last year.