State of the Market - Week 10, 2018

Blueberry prices fell in the U.S. market in week 10, mainly due to condition issues.

March 14 , 2018

Beva Fruits International further strengthens global sourcing base

The company prides itself on taking all grades and sizes, and, according to CEO Bruno Edery, has a "lean and mean" operating style that allows it to maximize grower returns.

March 14 , 2018

Chile: Medfly outbreak in Valparaiso region

There have been numerous Medfly detections in or close to the capital Santiago over recent months.

March 13 , 2018

First charter vessel carrying only Chilean fruit arrives in China

The Chilean Government said this new development was expected to have a "wide-ranging impact" and could greatly influence how Chilean fruit is sent to China.

March 13 , 2018

Spain: Sigfrido opens new facilities amid sharp growth

The avocado and mango-focused fruit company last year began trialling shipments of Colombian mangoes.

March 13 , 2018

EU approach to pest controls at odds with pesticide residue stance, claims importer

Thies Claussen of Global Fruit Point says protocols for citrus black spot and false codling moth are "obliging the producer to spray fungicides and that is totally in contradiction to what the European market is looking for".

March 13 , 2018

U.S.: United Fresh opens nominations for women in produce award

“This reception is one of the most inspirational events at our convention and I’m honored to have been present for each ceremony over the past 21 years,” said United Fresh president & CEO Tom Stenzel.

March 13 , 2018