Dole terminates Fresh Express deal under antitrust pressure

In a release Thursday morning, the company said the decision resulted from the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to pursue litigation to prevent the transaction. 

March 28 , 2024

Baltimore rescue continues, as distributors navigate new East Coast routes

President Biden said the government will work to rebuild the bridge as quickly as possible and expects the federal government to fund the construction. 

March 27 , 2024

Colorado will be first to hear arguments against Kroger-Albertsons merger

Colorado is one of eight states, along with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that has sued to stop the merger from occurring.

March 27 , 2024

Consumption increases in a tight US watermelon market

Pricing and supply in the market in upcoming weeks will depend on how the U.S. season starts in April. 

March 26 , 2024

Peru's pomegranate industry struggles as production drops 40%

The business has turned to small farmers, with 1 or 3 hectares who have lower production costs and find it to be a profitable product.

March 25 , 2024

Border policy, agriculture trade focus of US-Mexico summit

The conference facilitates conversation between industry leaders and government officials about the latest policy updates and events affecting agriculture and commerce. 

March 22 , 2024

East Coast citrus market survives on imports

East Coast buyers are looking to Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa because costs are much lower. 

March 21 , 2024

Chavimochic project to boost Peruvian trade fourfold, AGAP says

The project seeks to take advantage of the Santa River’s potential to meet the irrigation demands of over 356,000 acres in the Chao, Viru, Moche and Chicama valleys.

March 20 , 2024

Maersk anticipates Guatemala’s export expansion with “big plans”

At Agritrade in Antigua, we caught up with Daniel Guillen of Maersk about the country’s export potential for avocados and more.

March 19 , 2024

Argentina closes record cherry season amid shrinking acreage

Argentine Association of Integrated Cherry Producers Manager Aníbal Caminiti told FreshFruitPortal.com that the sector shipped 7,192 tons this season. This represents a 51% uptick compared to 2021-22 results.

March 18 , 2024