California: Avocado harvests in final stretch with no reported impacts from fires

Tom Bellamore of the California Avocado Commission says that growers are working to minimize any losses of the 2021 crop.

August 20 , 2020

U.S.: Fresh produce department performance "closely tied to financial strength", says IRI rep

A joint report by 210 Analytics, IRI and the PMA also revealed the year-on-year growth level that fresh produce saw at U.S. retail in the week ended August 9.

August 20 , 2020

Fyffes shuts UK site after Covid-19 outbreak

Banana supplier Fyffes has shut a UK distribution center after 20 more staff tested positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 30.

August 19 , 2020

FDA finds Cyclospora in Florida irrigation canal

The FDA said its traceback investigation identified "several farms" in the U.S. that may have provided product used in the Fresh Express salads that were recalled.

August 17 , 2020

Europe suspends Argentine citrus imports until May

The decision, which was taken unilaterally and came into effect on Sunday, applies to oranges, mandarins, lemons and grapefruit until April 31 next year.

August 17 , 2020

Calavo Growers announces senior management promotions

California-based global avocado company Calavo Growers has announced promotions for two senior executives.

August 14 , 2020

Spanish berry exports down in 2020 amid lower demand

With various challenges ranging from labor shortages amid migration issues from Morroco and unexpected rainfall, Spanish berry export volumes have declined.

August 13 , 2020

New tools created in the fight against citrus greening disease

Scientists are closer to gaining the upper hand on a citrus greening disease, saying new models of the bacterium linked to the disease reveal control methods that were previously unavailable.

August 12 , 2020

Honeybear says 2020 "exceeding expectations" for apple imports

Apple grower and importer HoneyBear Brands told us about the strong import season, organic production and marketing during a pandemic.

August 11 , 2020

Two key horticultural industry events in Chile moved to April 2021

New dates have been announced for two events - the inaugural Agricultural Water Summit and the third annual edition of the Global Cherry Summit.

August 10 , 2020