Post Archive

Australia forecasts lower Class 1 apple production

Despite some hail events, the overall pome fruit crop is expected to rise by 3%.
February 08 , 2018

South African industry rings in new grape variety at Fruit Logistica

Joybells mark a "homegrown success" for South African plant breeding and have so far been well received by retailers in the U.K. and continental Europe.
February 08 , 2018

Chinese regulation changes a boon for biopesticides, claims Stockton

The Israeli group is also on the cusp of a corporate name change and its first forays in Europe with the biopesticide Timorex Gold.
February 08 , 2018

U.S. cherry market windows getting smaller, says Forever Fresh

The U.S. market has been described as relatively stable throughout most of the Chilean cherry deal, despite the sharp increase in volumes.
February 08 , 2018

Spanish cold snap puts citrus and veggies at risk, says Anecoop advisor

Spain 'will remain a leader' however in fruit and veggie exports for the next six months despite the weather event, emphasizes Paco Borrás.
February 07 , 2018

Opinion: Fresh Del Monte and Mann Packing – A potent combination of vast innovation and experience

"From a business perspective, it is hard to think of a more synergistic acquisition," says Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor.
February 07 , 2018

South African fruit growers donate water to Cape Town

Deciduous fruit growers from Grabouw and Elgin will donate between 7.5 and 10 million cubic meters of water to the struggling City of Cape Town.
February 07 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 5, 2018

Chilean avocado shipments to the Asian market were 30% higher year-on-year for the closing season.
February 07 , 2018

Australia: No further fruit fly larvae detected in Tasmania

At this stage monitoring of surveillance sites has identified a total of 12 adult fruit flies at and around the larvae detection areas.
February 07 , 2018

China's Alibaba leads investment in India's leading online grocer

The deal is expected to give BigBasket more muscle to compete against rivals such as Grofers and Amazon.
February 07 , 2018