South Africa sees high levels of table grape exports

For much of the season until recently, exports from the country were running well behind the previous season, despite a much higher intake volume.

March 18 , 2022

Ecuador banana sector reeling from effects of Russian invasion of Ukraine

More than a million boxes of bananas destined for Ukraine and Russia have accumulates without solutions to distribute them

March 17 , 2022

Lemon market faces tough scenario of surplus, rising costs, tapered demand

Larger volumes and hampered exports to Asia in a year when costs are rising make for a complex scenario for lemons.

March 17 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Soaring strawberry volumes from california feeding an ever voracious demand

Current FOB and fresh market pricing as a result have been the lowest they have been in over a year, as shown in the charts.

March 17 , 2022

Composting 101: What to compost and how to do it

Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil.

March 17 , 2022

Systems Approach yields fresh plum trade from Chile

Chilean plums and U.S. consumers benefit from cooperative effort of entire supply chain

March 16 , 2022

Bowery Farming launches duo cultivar strawberry “discovery” pack

These vertically grown berries offer a contrast in their taste an appearance, and are the first fruit offering in a strategic roadmap, says the firm's CEO.

March 16 , 2022

Frutura continues expansion, acquires Uruguay citrus firm

The acquisition is the second major buy from Frutura in Latin America, following their purchase of Peru's Agricola Don Ricardo in 2021.

March 16 , 2022

Camposol withdraws US$450M IPO request

The global fruit producer pulls back for the second time since its original filing in 2017.

March 16 , 2022

Dole posts strong financial performance for "transformational year"

On July 29, 2021, Total Produce completed the acquisition of the remaining 55 percent of Dole Food Company (DFC), to create Dole plc.

March 15 , 2022