Post Archive
New leader for Chilean Hass Avocado Committee
Former general manager Juan Enrique Lazo took on a new role with UPAC Trading in November.
January 15 , 2018
Challenges ahead for Polish blueberry growers
Polskie Jagody had a difficult season in 2017 from both a production and market perspective, but this makes the case even stronger for revitalizing efforts from the field through to the trade.
January 15 , 2018
Melons and mangoes led Brazilian fruit export growth in 2017
Last year's uptick makes ambitions to raise exports 50% over five years a conceivable goal for the world's third-largest fruit producer.
January 15 , 2018
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
Cold weather for two-thirds of Mexico, sharp contrast for Michoacán
Cold Front 22 continues to affect large swathes of the country with frosts expected in some areas and roaring winds above 55mi/hr lashing the Tehuantepec Isthmus and Gulf.
January 12 , 2018
Hazel Technologies partners with Agritrade Farms to extend okra shelf life
The USDA-backed group is broadening the horizons of its packaging inserts that breathe longer life and better post-harvest quality into fresh produce.
January 12 , 2018
South Africa: Cape Town water supply three months from running dry
The public will have until Monday to make comments on a proposed water charge to residents and businesses to help pay for water infrastructure and systems.
January 12 , 2018
Slight decline for Spanish fruit & veg exports to the U.K.
The drop in volume was in line with a fall in export returns for Great Britain's leading fresh fruit and vegetable supplier.
January 12 , 2018
China: Shanghai Port fruit imports rose by almost a third in 2017
Imports exceeded one million metric tons (MT) for the first time last year.
January 12 , 2018
California: Governor Brown proposes US$488M budget for food and ag in 2018-19
Intensified citrus greening suppression efforts and the development of alternative pesticides are included in the 2018-19 budget proposal.
January 12 , 2018
