Post Archive
Europe “less attractive” for Chilean kiwifruit this year
Kiwifruit sales in both Europe and China were slower this season amid increased competition with local fruit.
August 08 , 2018
Washington apple crop forecast slightly lower amid tougher export scenario
On the plus side are larger sizing and good quality. On the negative side are much higher tariffs for possibly three of the top-six export markets.
August 08 , 2018
Chile cuts mandarin export forecast after frost damage
There has been damage to both the mandarin and Navel crops, but neither is expected to see lower exports than last year.
August 08 , 2018
Starr Ranch Growers keeps birds at bay humanely
PRESS RELEASE Wenatchee, WA — Each season brings its own challenges to fruit growers, but one that has been around since time immemorial is how to keep birds out of the orchards. Flocks of birds will gather on power lines or other strategic lofty locations and descend en masse into fields or orchards to eat. Starr Ranch […]
August 07 , 2018
Sun World’s explosive growth leads to promotable opportunities for retailers
PRESS RELEASE Bakersfield, Calif.– Grape category leader Sun World International will have a record amount of Sun World proprietary grape varieties this coming fall including their flagship “late season trio”: SCARLOTTA SEEDLESS®, AUTUMNCRISP®, and ADORA SEEDLESS® brand grapes. The company’s grape volume has grown a record amount overall. This year, retailers can plan aggressive promotions from mid-September […]
August 07 , 2018
Moxxy helps Vegetable Growers Supply reposition for next 70 years of success
PRESS RELEASE Salinas, CA —Moxxy Marketing client Vegetable Growers Supply (VGS) has launched a refreshed brand identity, and a new website, both designed and produced by Moxxy. Since 1948, VGS has been a leading provider of packaging, tools, farming supplies and services to growers and shippers of fresh fruits and vegetables in the Salinas Valley, […]
August 07 , 2018
China allows electronic documents for customs clearance
Chinese authorities have ceased to require paper documents as a strict prerequisite for clearance.
August 07 , 2018
NZ: Kiwifruit claimants cross-appeal after High Court Psa decision
"We were gutted with the Government's move to appeal, it was devastating to growers."
August 07 , 2018
Wonderful Halos named No. 1 most-loved healthy snack brand
PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES – Wonderful Halos, America’s biggest and fastest-selling mandarin brand, was recently named the No. 1 most-loved healthy snack brand among both parents and kids, according to a 2018 Brand Love™ study released by youth and family market research consultancy Smarty Pants LLC. Wonderful Halos not only earned the top spot in […]
August 07 , 2018
U.S. lime market stabilizes after long H1 price spike
Prices typically see a spike during the first half of the year, but this year the spike started earlier and lasted longer than normal.
August 07 , 2018
