Post Archive
Jingold to export commercial volumes of red kiwifruit to Asia in 2019
The Italian consortium has already also sold small volumes in Europe and is planning trial shipments to China this season.
September 03 , 2018
Total Produce's acquisitions drive 19% H1 profit rise
The Ireland-based multinational said the result came despite challenging conditions in Europe, and it also gave details about the potential to eventually acquire 100% of Dole.
August 30 , 2018
Spain expects record grape exports in 2018 season
Spain is eyeing an entry into the Chinese table grape market for the 2019 season.
August 30 , 2018
U.K.: Tesco uses recycled plastic to make car park
The chain also last year became the first British supermarket to stop selling 5p (US$0.07) single-use plastic bags - a levy introduced by the government in 2015.
August 30 , 2018
Mexico could ship one million tons of avocados to U.S. this season
Another exporter noted that there is concern in the Mexican avocado industry about frequent price fluctuations in the U.S. market.
August 29 , 2018
BerryWorld forecasts 30% rise in South African blueberry volumes
The company's first Mountain Blue Orchards varietal offer will arrive in the UK and Europe in August.
August 28 , 2018
Avocados from Chile partners with pro golfer
The deal with the 19-year-old rising star will be focused on celebrating his Chilean roots to speak to U.S. avocado consumers.
August 27 , 2018
Japan grants access to Canadian cherries
Once the CPTPP comes into effect, Japan's tariffs of 8.5% on fresh cherries will be eliminated over five years.
August 26 , 2018
U.S.: Three key holidays show double-digit avocado growth in Q2, but lower prices
Despite the volume and dollar growth during Easter, Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day, average sales prices were down across the board year-on-year.
August 24 , 2018
U.K.: Proposed merger could strengthen three London markets
The City of London Corporation recently announced a proposal to merge and relocate New Spitalfields market together with two other historic London food markets.
August 22 , 2018
