Post Archive
Proprietary varieties dominate Giumarra's Mexican grape season
Initial varieties included Early Sweet and Summer Royal and will be followed by Perlette and Flame seedless.
May 03 , 2017
U.S.: Naturipe announces peak strawberry volumes from California
Santa Maria is currently peaking, with high volumes from the state expected to last into the fall.
May 03 , 2017
U.S. citrus industry "extremely disappointed" by Argentine lemon rule
"It is evident that the California citrus industry is the pawn in a greater trade deal between the Trump Administration and Argentina," says Richard Pidduck.
May 02 , 2017
U.S.: Chelan Fresh, Borton Fruit merge to boost apple offering
The addition of Borton Fruit brings an immediate 47% volume expansion to Chelan Fresh’s sales and marketing portfolio.
May 02 , 2017
Fresh Del Monte's income halves in Q1
Factors including high costs, a weak banana market, lower pineapple volume and a poor Chilean season let to a significant reduction in income.
May 02 , 2017
China: Bananas, 'ugly' oranges top JD.com's fruit popularity list
Strawberries, watermelons and mangoes also featured in the top 10 of the major e-commerce group's list.
May 02 , 2017
Peru seeks to commercialize native pushgay berry
The project aims to establish commercial production of the fruit as a means to provide the blueberry industry with a new variety.
May 02 , 2017
USDA says it won't extend stay on Argentine lemon imports
A rule allowing lemons imports from a major Argentine growing region into the U.S. is set to take effect later this month.
May 01 , 2017
Canada: BC Tree Fruits cooperative to expand Winfield packhouse
If approved, the new line would be designed, installed and ready for operation prior to the 2017 apple crop starting this upcoming fall.
April 29 , 2017
Indian mangoes hit Aussie market
"It was 408 boxes that traveled on a Singapore Airlines flight from Mumbai - it was a very quick connection," says Kaushal Khakar.
April 28 , 2017
