Chinese agricultural market stabilizes following period of fluctuation and high prices

Movement and prices of agricultural products in the Chinese market have largely returned to normal following a period of widespread disruption.

April 28 , 2020

Chilean table grape exporters look to Europe amid challenging U.S. market

While some table grape markets around the world have maintained good levels of consumption, the situation in the U.S: has been particularly challenging for Chile recently.

April 27 , 2020

Florida slams USDA decision to allow Chinese citrus imports

Nicole Fried, Florida's Agriculture Commission, sent a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue expressing her "strong opposition" to the move, while representatives from the Florida Citrus Mutual and Florida Farm Bureau also criticized the decision.

April 24 , 2020

Chile ‘half a century behind’ in water infrastructure investment, says expert

Felipe Martín, CEO of consultancy firm MAS Recursos Naturales, says Chile is way behind countries like the U.S., Australia and Israel, which over recent decades have greatly developed their water infrastructure.

April 23 , 2020

Kroger launches 'blueprint' for reopening businesses while Covid-19 risk persists

Kroger has published the first installment of its 'blueprint' for businesses in numerous different areas to consider as they start crafting plans for safe work environments while the Covid-19 risk persists.

April 22 , 2020

Robust vegetable sales drive fresh produce retail growth in early April

Fresh produce increased 16.3% year-on-year in the week ending April 12. Representatives from 210 Analytics, IRI and the PMA analyze the fast-evolving situation.

April 21 , 2020

U.S.: $2.7B in financial support announced for fruit and veg amid "massive economic damage"

Representatives of United Fresh, Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, National Potato Council, and Western Growers comment on widespread damage to the produce industry caused by the shutdown of the foodservice sector.

April 20 , 2020

Spain: Huelva's berry campaign characterized by uncertainty amid Covid-19

The industry in the southwestern municipality of Huelva is dealing with challenges related to logistics, poor market conditions, and a labor shortage that's likely to get worse as the blueberry season gets underway.

April 20 , 2020

U.S. fruit imports have reason for "concern" as summer comes around, says Capespan North America

Capespan North America CEO Mark Greenberg says "it's going to be a difficult end" to the table grape import season as inventories build up, and he expects some problems with container availability for citrus in the near future.

April 16 , 2020

Peruvian avocado industry assures supplies despite challenges as volumes ramp up

An industry representative says that while there have been some disruptions to the international market and domestic operations, there would not be any significant impact on the industry's exports.

April 15 , 2020