Post Archive
China: Pagoda raises US$230M to enhance fruit supply chain capacity, online presence
The contribution comes after a year in which sales grew 40% to hit US$1.3 billion for the fresh produce specialty retailer.
January 15 , 2018
Peru: ProHass forecasts further avocado export growth in 2018
The rate won't be as high as the 30% increase seen in 2017, but growth is still set to continue as new orchards mature.
January 04 , 2018
Chilean fruit exporters raise concerns about U.S. dollar in decline
With Chile's summer fruit season just starting, the head of ASOEX says exchange rates are just below values that allow for normal profitability.
January 04 , 2018
Australia: Queensland fruit fly pressures mount in Sunraysia
The GSPFA says fruit fly numbers in backyard gardens exploded in December due to rain across the region.
January 02 , 2018
Port of Wilmington receives first breakbulk shipment of Chilean fruit for U.S. winter
The port has now had this honor for the eighth year running.
December 18 , 2017
U.S.: Naturipe scoops innovation award at NYPS for snack product line
Naturipe Snacks combine "a little bit of protein and lots of fruit" into a portable package, which Jill Overdorf says is "just what the market needed."
December 13 , 2017
U.S.: Good domestic movement on Washington apples, says industry rep
Todd Fryhover says the industry is in "great shape" this season, with prices generally at least as high as last year.
December 11 , 2017
Namibian table grape industry expects good returns amid lower Peruvian supplies
Six million cartons are expected to be packed and shipped to international markets, compared to the 4.6 million cartons last year.
December 08 , 2017
Spain: Huge cocaine haul discovered in Colombian banana shipment
The stash is estimated to be worth US$249 million and is one of the largest seizures of the drug in Europe in the last two decades.
December 07 , 2017
Retail leadership and PMA: What is the future for buy-side involvement?
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor analyzes how today's retail executive pathways could have a very different impact on how produce departments are run.
November 16 , 2017
