This week's highlights

	Corona-update: 'US & Europe already in recession' In the US, potatoes are a hot item across the nation. Unfortunately, in other news, the US & Europe…
	“The table grape industry is in uncharted territory right now” While the Chilean and Peruvian grape seasons are winding down and their weekly volumes are…
	Fresh produce sales up 33.9% amid growing number of COVID-19 cases As coronavirus social distancing measures are tightening and the number of confirmed cases are…
	Corona-update: OECD says global economy will suffer for years to come Experts fear that in the near future, the Spanish soft fruit sector might become the next…
	“Our ozone technology kills viruses including corona, and keeps fresh produce safe” Many mitigation tools are being used to stop the spread of the coronavirus, including social…
	OVERVIEW GLOBAL ORANGE MARKET Due to the large-scale COVID-19 outbreak worldwide, the demand for certain products, such as toilet…
	Canadian government announces foreign workers exempt from travel ban On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, CPMA, along with over 20 other agriculture organizations across…
	From a stagnant market to escalating demand Washington state’s apple season has been challenging with demand not being able to meet supplies.…
	India in lockdown, trade comes to a halt India has taken its next step in fighting the coronavirus, as the Indian Prime Minister announced a…
	Demand for potatoes switches over to retail Potatoes are proving to be an in-demand item at the retail level as COVID-19 continues to permeate…
	“We continue to look at viable alternatives such as renting air charters” The world we live in has turned upside down in just a few short weeks and social distancing is also…
	UN warns that measures against virus could cause global food shortages As the world keeps on dealing with the COVID-19 situation, the UN has come out with a warning that…
	Rain, labor challenges, and loss of foodservice demand affect California growers For many California vegetable growers, the end of March through the beginning of April marks the…
	Kroger is testing a pickup-only store in Cincinnati area US: Grocery Outlet sees strong finish to fiscal yearGrocery Outlet Holding Corp. topped Wall…
	“Rambutan demand in the US is on the rise” Guatemala’s production of exotic fruits has been growing and expanding in recent years. Edilson…
	Fresh produce industry events cancelled due to coronavirus As the coronavirus spreads around the world and movement is restricted and gatherings of large…