U.S. reversal on in-restaurant dining opening a "devastating hit" to foodservice produce sales

The PMA representative's comments came as fresh vegetable sales at U.S. retail notched a 16% uptick year-on-year, with summer fruit sales also performing well.

July 22 , 2020

Mission Produce and Hazel Technologies unveil new avocado post-harvest program

The "win-win" technology - a quarter-sized biodegradable insert - not only extends avocado shelf life but is also delivers environmental benefits.

July 20 , 2020

Peru forecasts massive lift in blueberry exports this year

Peru, which last year became the world's biggest fresh blueberry exporter, is expecting another big lift in shipments in this season now underway, with the U.S. and Europe set to receive more fruit.

July 20 , 2020

U.S. avocado sales reach record highs in first quarter

Hass avocado sales started the year out strong with record highs, the boost seen as a result of key promotions amid the first quarter's holidays, says the Hass Avocado Board.

July 17 , 2020

Southern Hemisphere notched record fruit exports to Asia in 2019

Southern Hemisphere fruit traders also look with "modest optimism" towards the second half of the year, following a Covid-19-related slow-down over recent months.

July 15 , 2020

C.H. Robinson and Microsoft partner to "digitally transform" future supply chains

By combining their platforms, the leading companies aim to enable real-time visibility and meet the changing demands of evolving global supply chains.

July 14 , 2020

Peruvian avocado exports up 15% in H1

In contrast to the first half of 2019, when Peru's export volume rose by 9% but average prices took a 30% hit, this year exports have increased without having a significant impact on prices overall.

July 14 , 2020

Wonderful Company sees strong future for Halo import program, seedless lemons

We caught up with The Wonderful Company's Diana Salsa about expansion plans for the leading U.S. mandarin brand's import program, the first season of Seedless Lemons, and soaring growth in Wonderful Pistachios. 

July 13 , 2020

T&G Global launches first "climate-change resistant" apple variety

The New Zealand-headquartered company will commercialize the first new apple variety that is bred to withstand "the world’s hottest and driest of conditions".

July 10 , 2020

"First effective treatment" discovered for citrus-greening disease

Scientists at California's University of Riverside (UCR) have found what they describe as "the first substance capable of controlling citrus greening disease".

July 09 , 2020