Blueberries Consulting
In the second quarter of 2021, sales of organic fresh produce in the US were up 4% Y-O-Y, to just under $2.3 billion, according to the Q2 2021 Organic Produce […]
Wed 21/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
California Avocado Commission
In the US, sales of Hass avocado sales hit four -year record highs during the first quarter’s holidays. According to Hass Avocado Board (HAB) data, the increased demand during the […]
Tue 20/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
LUCY NICHOLSON/REUTERS
Container shipping prices are rocketing due to ongoing global supply chain bottlenecks, with little respite expected until 2020, reports The Wall Street Journal. Average price worldwide are more than four […]
Wed 14/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
South Africa’s citrus production is expected to continue its strong growth in 2020/21, thanks to the increase in area planted, improved yields, high level of new-plantings coming into full production, […]
Wed 07/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Corona Farmers Market in Queens (New York) © Public domain United Fresh Produce Association has reported that fresh produce sales in most segments remain higher than in the past […]
Thu 17/06/2021
The Kroger Co.
Avocado consumption in the US hit a record high in January 2021, up 33% in volume year-on-year, according to Rabobank data. The boost in consumption is believed to be due […]
Wed 16/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Dole Food Company, Inc.
The merger of Total Produce plc and Dole Food Company, Inc. can now go ahead as planned. The European Commission clearance and the expiration, lapse, or termination of the waiting […]
Mon 14/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
2020 was the first year in which sales of organic food and non-food products in the US surpassed the US$60 billion mark. Sales growth was double the 2019 level, reaching […]
Wed 09/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
United Fresh
A diverse collection of 75 fresh produce leaders, industry innovators and game-changers headline the speaker line-up for United Fresh’s new Reimagine Conversations, beginning this week. With 25 sessions offered across […]
Tue 01/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
A report published by The University of Arizona about non-tariff barriers to trade has found that new requirements for quality inspections under the Tomato Suspension Agreement are delaying or restricting […]
Tue 01/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
