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Del Monte expecting "a lot of added value" from global investments, says CEO
Mohammed Abu-Ghazaleh also said he expects the pineapple market to "rationalize" this year following a period of supply outstripping demand, and spoke about the company's increasing penetration into the avocado market.
February 20 , 2019
African Blue opens new Moroccan blueberry packhouse
The company, in which Australia's Costa Group holds a majority stake, recently inaugurated the largest berry packing facility servicing the European market.
February 20 , 2019
Del Monte swings to a loss in 2018
The company says the result is largely due to higher fruit and distribution costs across the business and lower banana sales volume.
February 19 , 2019
Huge cocaine haul discovered in Brazilian mango shipment at Rotterdam
A load of 1,5000 kilograms of the Class-A drug were reportedly found in a container at the Dutch hub last week.
February 19 , 2019
Unifrutti secures US$19M loan for Philippine banana expansion
The loan package is said to be the biggest-ever for farm development from the government-owned Development Bank of the Philippines.
February 19 , 2019
Grapes in Charts: Record California volumes reverse Chilean pricing trends
"Although it is normal for prices to increase as volumes fall, what is strikingly abnormal about this season so far is how the pricing dynamics have gone completely against the normal trends."
February 19 , 2019
Argentine lemon production to "rebound", orange volumes to fall
A USDA report also noted last year's reinstatement of export taxes and reduction of export rebates on all fruits could offset the benefits of a sharp depreciation of the Argentine peso for the lemon industry.
February 19 , 2019
Indian table grapes hit by Russian market access problems over "technical issues"
The development comes during a season in which India is forecast to export record volumes of around 215,000MT.
February 18 , 2019
Washington Gala apples in new Mexican promotional campaign: "It's so you"
The campaign is taking place in a region of Mexico where the variety is perceived as an unripe or not fully colored red apple.
February 18 , 2019
France raises minimum food resale prices, limits supermarket promotions
The aim of the new regulations brought in this year is to rebalance trade relations for the benefit of farmers’ income, according to a government minister.
February 18 , 2019
