Avocados From Mexico recognized as one of country's top brands

Avocados From Mexico, the only fresh produce brand among the recipients, was recognized as the top Mexican Ambassador Brands.

December 16 , 2020

Egyptian table grape exports to rise by 13 percent

The higher estimates exports would come amid a 2.5 percent rise in commercial production to 1.42 million MT, driven by favorable weather conditions, new technologies, and growing demand.

December 11 , 2020

Why ASTRA fruit peeling machines are so special

ASTRA Inc. is an innovative Japanese peeler developer, famous for its unique ‘Peeler blade’ technology which it says is superior to the competition.

December 09 , 2020

NZ: T&G launches fresh produce charity for struggling families

T&G has launched a new charity to provide lower-income families with fresh produce from its domestic division and growing partners.

December 07 , 2020

Colombia aims to fill global lime market gaps and offer ‘flexibility’ to U.S.

Colombia's lime industry is on track to becoming an "exporter of sizeable volume", says industry authority as the farms reach their production phase.

December 04 , 2020

Kenyan avocado exports see price spike

Export prices for a four kg pack of avocados rose Sh800 (US$7) in November, which is a 33 percent increase year-on-year.

December 01 , 2020

South Africa: Hortgro 'concerned' by blueberry IP rights dispute

The umbrella association for the pome fruit and stone fruit industries said that such public disputes could impact the broader standing of South Africa as a respected and trustworthy global partner.

December 01 , 2020

Canada: Baby spinach recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

The recalled products have been sold in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick and may have been distributed in other Atlantic provinces.

November 30 , 2020

U.S. begins transition to South American table grapes amid expectations of larger volumes

John Pandol, special project director of Pandol Bros, spoke about how the end of the California deal was looking and what is needed for the heavier-volume Chilean and Peruvian grapes to fit in well to the U.S. market.

November 26 , 2020

South African table grapes off to slow start

This year so far exports have only gone to the EU and the UK, whereas last year there had already been exports to Canada, South East Asia and Africa.

November 24 , 2020