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Sun World unveils “Make It A Grape Two Weeks” retail promotion
PRESS RELEASE BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. - Sun World International, LLC announced today that they will launch an in-store and online promotion opportunity called “Make It A Grape Two Weeks” during peak grape season in the U.S. The two-week campaign aims to support retailers in driving sales of Sun World’s proprietary grapes including ADORA SEEDLESS®, AUTUMNCRISP®, MIDNIGHT BEAUTY®, […]
March 05 , 2019
Sun Pacific hires citrus veteran for VP of sales
PRESS RELEASE PASADENA, California- Pasadena, California-based Sun Pacific® has hired citrus veteran, Dave Medders, as their new VP of Sales. Medders took on his new role on February 25 and will oversee sales for Sun Pacific’s citrus portfolio which includes: Cuties® America’s original mandarin brand, Mighties® kiwifruit, Sun Pacific® navels, Vintage Sweets® Heirloom navels, Cara Caras, […]
March 05 , 2019
Australia scores improved citrus, carrot access to Indonesia with signed FTA
Tariffs will be reduced for various agricultural products including mandarins, oranges, lemons, carrots and potatoes.
March 05 , 2019
U.S. and China near deal that could end U.S. tariffs
The deal would reportedly be subject to Beijing following through on pledges ranging from better protecting intellectual-property rights to buying a significant amount of American products.
March 05 , 2019
Strawberries in Charts: Expected California shortage, why aren't last two months of high prices a model?
Colin Fain of Agronometrics illustrates the 'dramatic' situation in the U.S. strawberry market over recent months and predicts what could be expected going forward.
March 05 , 2019
C.H. Robinson expands with US$48M purchase of Spain-based freight forwarder
The all-cash deal with the Spain-based company was announced on Friday and expected to be accretive in 2019.
March 04 , 2019
Avocados "increasingly favored" in India, says IG International
The company plans to import 1000 metric tons (MT) of the fruit, which will be distributed across major urban areas with the price tag of 750 rupees (US$10.60) per kilogram.
March 04 , 2019
Peru expecting 8% uptick in citrus exports
The Satsuma harvests have already begun and the first exports are now getting underway, amid expectations of continued growth of citrus volumes to the Chinese market.
March 04 , 2019
South Africa anticipating improved EU avocado market conditions
Derek Donkin of Subtrop explains why the country is expecting volumes to be 30% lower than last season, and also spoke about new markets on the horizon and the strong domestic industry development taking place.
March 04 , 2019
China: Dongfang sees lower profit in 2018 but record revenues
The chief of China's largest citrus grower said 2018 saw a "solid result", and the company expects a further increase in revenue in 2019.
March 01 , 2019
