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California Navel crop to fall 7% in 2019-20

Of the total Navel orange forecast, 73m cartons are estimated to be in the Central Valley. Production of the Cara Cara variety in the region is forecast at 6m cartons.
September 13 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 36, 2019

Mexican avocado prices fell in the U.S. in week 36, while prices of larger-sized avocados rose in Europe.
September 13 , 2019

U.K. frozen plant-based food brand to expand in U.S. with $18M investment

Founded in Ireland, Strong Roots claims to be the fastest-growing food and beverage brand in the U.K., where its products are stocked by all major retailers. 
September 13 , 2019

Argentina gains cherry, grape access to Thailand

The Argentine Agriculture Ministry confirmed that their Thai counterparts had published the regulations under which the two fruits can be shipped.
September 13 , 2019

Vanguard International launches new campaign

PRESS RELEASE The Vanguard International Group launches two refreshed marketing campaigns this Fall for two arms of their business, Vanguard International and Vanguard Direct. Developed by the Vancouver-based advertising and design agency of record, If Communications, the campaign will further position Vanguard International as an innovative industry leader in produce worldwide, and Vanguard Direct as […]
September 12 , 2019

Mr Apple finishes ‘active’ 2019 season

PRESS RELEASE Mr Apple has finished a strong 2019 apple shipping season. Sales Manager Ben McLeod advised: “2019 was a great season for Mr Apple. We had excellent support from our retail partners and sales were up across the board.” The brand was very active in China, with record volumes of the fruit going to […]
September 12 , 2019

FDA: Papaya-linked Salmonella outbreak now over

The case came to light in June and relates to papayas imported from Mexico and sold by New York-based Agroson's under the Cavi brand. 
September 12 , 2019

U.S.: Walmart hits back at AmazonFresh with cheaper unlimited deliveries

The retailer's Delivery Unlimited service will be expanded to 1,400 stores nationwide later this fall, and it will be available in 50% of the country by the end of the year.
September 12 , 2019

Ecuadorian bananas: Total exports rise but EU, U.S. take smaller share

While until recently around 90% was shipped to the U.S. and European markets, this year only around 40% has been sent to those two destinations.
September 12 , 2019

U.S.: Lidl and Aldi open stores in same town on same day

The mile-long-stretch on Route 9 has become ground zero for a new wave of supermarket competition in Ocean County.
September 11 , 2019