Fresh produce sales dip at U.S. retail, with fruit leading the decline

Weekly fresh produce sales growth at U.S. retail in the week ended June 28 saw its lowest year-on-year gain since mid-April, with total fruit sales coming in on par with the same week last year.

July 08 , 2020

U.S. fruit imports down 9% in May, ending decade of continued growth

Total fruit imports to the U.S. fell by 9% year-on-year in May to US$1.6bn but there was growth in vegetables, according to new data from the USDA.

July 07 , 2020

What are the prospects for U.S. blueberries in China?

The U.S. fresh blueberry industry achieved a milestone in May by gaining access to China, but successfully exporting to this demanding and distant market comes with numerous obstacles, some of which are outside the industry's control.

July 06 , 2020

Mario Steta of Driscoll's LatAm on logistics and social responsibility during Covid-19 - Part 2

In this second part of our chat with the Vice-President and General Manager of Driscoll's Latin America, we spoke about logistical challenges over recent months, consumption patterns, and the importance of social responsibility during these current times.

July 03 , 2020

Argentina suspends lemon exports to EU following CBS detections

The ban will likely provide a boost to the European lemon market which has been under pressure due to the huge drop in demand over recent months from foodservice.

July 01 , 2020

Apeel and Robinson Fresh​ team up to offer longer-lasting limes to supermarkets

Starting in June, Robinson Fresh - one of the world's largest produce companies - began distribution of Apeel limes to Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative.

June 30 , 2020

Chile: Last season was a test like never before for produce industry, Global Reefers CEO

Global Reefers' Francisco Labarca told us about logistical improvements in Chile's fruit exports as the industry faced huge challenges this season.

June 30 , 2020

South Africa: Western Cape citrus being sent to ports elsewhere to keep exports flowing

With Cape Town capacity improving, the CGA says it now has a "much more optimistic outlook", expecting that supply of citrus from South Africa will continue unobstructed and with "relative consistency as production enters the peak season".

June 26 , 2020

Bayer agrees to pay over US$10B to settle Roundup cancer suits

The world’s largest seed and pesticide maker says the resolution will bring closure to approximately 75% of the current Roundup litigation in the U.S. involving approximately 125,000 claims that the product causes a form of cancer called non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

June 25 , 2020

Retailers recall bagged salad as Cyclospora outbreak case count grows

Three supermarkets in the U.S. have over recent days recalled products linked to an outbreak that is rapidly spreading across numerous states.

June 24 , 2020