U.S.: Frozen produce sales rise as consumers stockpile amid coronavirus spread

Nielsen said that as consumers assess their purchasing decisions, there’s "little doubt that buying will shift toward shelf-stable and frozen options".

March 03 , 2020

China's new round of tariff exclusions kicks in

A new round of tariff exclusions are now available for Chinese importers of U.S. agricultural products, but it is unclear what the impact on trade will be.

March 03 , 2020

U.S. fruit exports slide in 2019

Fresh deciduous fruit exports from the country were down 5% at US$2.53bn while fresh citrus exports were 10% lower at US$852m, USDA data shows.

March 02 , 2020

China's port congestion eases amid fluctuations in global produce pricing

While Chinese ports are clearing their coronavirus-related backlogs, it has been revealed that produce pricing has been heavily affected by the outbreak.

February 28 , 2020

Australia: TR4 confirmed on fourth Tully banana farm

Australia's Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) has confirmed the presence of Fusarium Wilt tropical race IV on a fourth Tully Valley banana farm in Queensland.

February 27 , 2020

Greenyard's Q3 fresh produce sales reverse downward trend

The strong results follow a couple of difficult years for the company, which led it to develop a 'transformational plan' to turn the business around.

February 26 , 2020

Australian cherries see "another year of contrasts"

Overall crop and exports this year decreased significantly but the industry is optimistic, particularly about exports to key Asian markets.

February 25 , 2020

An in-depth look into breeding programs, Canadian Vineland explains process

Vineland's consumer insights specialist tells us about how its apple breeding program has developed, outlines challenges for research center.

February 24 , 2020

Trends in tropical fruit: Brooks Tropicals on what's gaining momentum

Brooks Tropicals told us what it anticipates will be trendy in upcoming months, suggests consumers wait for perfectly ripe star fruit and passion fruit.

February 21 , 2020

U.S.: Apple volumes up for second consecutive month

While U.S. apple volumes are at "incredible" levels, prices are struggling and an industry representatives explains how retailers can boost sales.

February 20 , 2020