Del Monte's Q3 profitability hit by higher costs and labor shortages

The company's CEO says: "We continue to operate in one of the most challenging macroeconomic environments in recent history".

November 03 , 2021

U.S. Apple Association reacts to easing of tariffs on EU imports

The EU was set to increase retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods from December 1, having paused action in May to allow time for negotiations.

November 03 , 2021

Pixofarm crop monitoring and forecasting app adds citrus and pears

The easy-to-use technology by the Austrian-based company analyzes pictures taken in the field from fruits and trees with user’s smartphones to measure fruit size, count fruits and provide additional information like growth rate, size class distribution as well as yield estimation.  

November 03 , 2021

Pink Lady Europe expects lower volumes in 2021-22

Pink Lady Europe predicts a drop in volumes this season but its focus on innovation and sustainability along the supply chain remains sharp.

October 31 , 2021

Kellogg sued for US$5M over lack of strawberries in Pop-Tarts

The lawsuit seeks US$5 million and the plaintiff said she wanted more than "a strawberry taste, which she failed to receive, due to the relatively greater amount of pears and apples" in the filling.

October 29 , 2021

Fresh Del Monte announces banana, pineapple price increases

The move comes in response to unprecedented market conditions and inflationary pressures being felt across all industries, affecting the company, particularly as it relates to production and supply chain.

October 28 , 2021

Rabobank analysts talk navigating the perils of labor, heat and prices affecting the grape industry

The upcoming Southern Hemisphere season will be a challenging one for the table grape industry as a whole: scarce labor resources, unstable climatic conditions and backed-up ports have all pushed up costs for growers.

October 27 , 2021

Agricolor AGS the new solution against sun damage in apple trees

Apples are one of the most requested fruits by companies all over the world and taking care of them is essential to guarantee the production and harvest of the year.

October 27 , 2021

Frutura's expansion continues with agreement to acquire TerraFresh Organics

The company will continue to be led by founders Greg Holzman and Steve Akagaki, who were early advocates in the nascent organic sector starting in 1987.

October 26 , 2021

South Africa: TruCapeFruit expects strong cherry crop

Witzenberg Properties predicts 200 tons of cherries, an increase of over 50% above last year’s crop, most of which is earmarked for the South African market.

October 26 , 2021