USDA
2020 was only the second year in the past quarter of a century that household expenditure on food in the US dropped. The total spend of around US$1.6 trillion represents […]
Tue 18/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Photo: Organic fresh F&V in US store by Eurofresh Distribution
April 2021 retail sales of fresh fruit in the US were up from last year’s already high level, but vegetable sales dropped. Fruit sales in the four weeks up to […]
Mon 17/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Del Monte
Del Monte is to expand its organic fresh-cut fruit production in the US and Canada to allow for added retail convenience, as the fruit will be cut to order prior […]
Wed 12/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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The second edition of the Morocco Berry Conference, held online on 7-8 April 2021, attracted a remarkable 550 visitors from 50 different countries.
Thu 06/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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The USDA is to host the first-ever Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair on May 26 (12-4 p.m. ET), to showcase USDA investments and business leadership in reducing food loss and waste throughout the food system.
Thu 06/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Réussir Fruits et Légumes
Japanese imports of fresh fruit dropped 8% y-o-y to 112,100 tons during February 2021. The reason for the fall is attributed to the global reefer container shortage. US imports were […]
Thu 29/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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New Zealanders are developing a taste for persimmons
Tue 27/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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US fresh produce sales in March 2021 were down on the levels registered in the same month in 2020, but still ahead of the 2019 level.
Thu 22/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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Zespri has commenced its 2021 SunGold kiwifruit marketing campaign in North America, with the first fruit to arrive in mid-May. According to Zespri, SunGold is now the top-growing kiwifruit and […]
Wed 21/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Photo: Organic fresh F&V in US store by Eurofresh Distribution
Sales of organic fresh fruit and vegetables in the US climbed 9.3% Y-O-Y in the first 3 months of 2021, reaching $2.2 billion, according to Organic Produce Network data.
Wed 21/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
US consumers are making lifestyle changes to reduce food waste, according to new research by Proagrica.
Wed 14/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
