Post Archive
U.K.: Tesco to sell 'wonky' cucumbers, courgettes
British retailer Tesco is adding new products to its 'Perfectly Imperfect' range as the ugly produce category grows in popularity.
June 16 , 2016
Dutch customs uncover 4MT of cocaine in Costa Rican pineapple shipment
The Netherlands has recorded the second-largest drug bust in its history, with a street value of €140 million.
June 15 , 2016
Polar Fresh to double Blanc Seedless grape volumes by 2019
A Chile-based group is gearing up to expand supermarket programs for its exclusive late grape variety sold under the Pristine brand.
June 15 , 2016
State of the Market - Week 23, 2016
Prices for clementines started to weaken in the U.S. in week 23 for all origins, as supply got closer to demand levels for soft citrus.
June 15 , 2016
Significant new plantings to ramp up Kanzi apple supply
One of the top three apple brands in the world by volume has recently undergone a major change in its marketing approach.
June 15 , 2016
Chinese production growth marks USDA deciduous fruit report
A trend of upticks from Chinese production and lower volumes elsewhere defined a recent report on world apple, pear and grape cultivation.
June 15 , 2016
NZ kiwifruit suppliers to fight Zespri's appeal of High Court decision
The head of New Zealand's second-largest kiwifruit supplier says he wants to co-operate with Zespri to 'get through this legal process as efficiently as possible'.
June 15 , 2016
High hopes for Chilean blues after Lobesia no-show
Chilean authorities expect the U.S. may soon lift fumigation requirements on blueberry exports from a key growing area.
June 14 , 2016
Russian ban may extend to West Africa
Russia's food safety watchdog has earmarked nine West African countries as in line for produce import restrictions.
June 14 , 2016
U.S.: California fig deal "fast and furious", says Catania
Higher labor and water costs may push up prices in the summer, while for one distributor Mexican-sourced figs are set to quadruple later in the year.
June 14 , 2016
