Post Archive
Australia: No further fruit fly larvae detected in Tasmania
At this stage monitoring of surveillance sites has identified a total of 12 adult fruit flies at and around the larvae detection areas.
February 07 , 2018
China's Alibaba leads investment in India's leading online grocer
The deal is expected to give BigBasket more muscle to compete against rivals such as Grofers and Amazon.
February 07 , 2018
Sun World grants new fruit licenses in Africa, South America
Among the new companies are Sun World's first licensee in Tunisia and its first grape grape-marketers in Morocco.
February 06 , 2018
U.S.: Fresh Del Monte acquires Mann Packing
Mann Packing’s annual sales were approximately US$535 million in 2017.
February 06 , 2018
Chiquita reaches settlement with families of Colombian violence victims
Without a settlement the multinational produce company would have faced a jury trial under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).
February 06 , 2018
Chile raises game with new kiwifruit quality parameters
ASOEX said the measures were aimed at improving the competitiveness of Chilean kiwifruit in an increasingly demanding global market.
February 06 , 2018
South Africa: Table grape crop holds steady in latest forecast
Close to normal export volumes will continue for at least the next four weeks, but a shorter tail-end of the harvest is expected.
February 06 , 2018
Chile: Low chill hour accumulation could impact citrus quality for coming season
Citrus consultant Julio Cornejo also said he expected mandarin production to rise by a third this year.
February 06 , 2018
Cold weather in Spain hits vegetable production for second year
Wholesale market prices of lettuce from southern Spain reportedly rose by 50% between December and January.
February 06 , 2018
U.S.: 'Optimism' for upcoming California avocado deal with increased volumes
However, a high supply level could present challenges in the market.
February 05 , 2018
