Zespri renames red kiwifruit ahead of volume ramp-up in 2022

Commercialized in December 2019 and initially marketed as Zespri Red during the sales trials, the rebranded fruit will be available in commercial volumes for the first time in 2022 in New Zealand, Singapore, Japan and China.

October 15 , 2021

Mexican avocado production to fall in 2021-22

The country is expected to produce 2.33 million metric tons (MMT) between July 2021 and June 2022, following a record volume year in the previous season.

October 15 , 2021

XVII International Banana Convention to analyze current state of global sector

The XVIII International Banana Convention in Guayaquil, Ecuador, organized by the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), is getting closer and closer.

October 14 , 2021

Port of Savannah looks to feds for help unclogging jam

With an agreement — which could include some federal money — the clog of containers at the port would be thinned and the cargo could wait for pick-up at places that are likely closer to its final destinations.

October 14 , 2021

"Step up": Biden orders companies to ease supply chain bottlenecks, announces measures at major ports

The U.S. president, facing grim opinion polls and a stalling legislative agenda, is eager to avert fresh political damage from choked ports, highways and railways resulting in higher prices and empty shelves.

October 14 , 2021

Chile forecasts huge increase in avocado production for 2021-22

Having experiencing several years of limited or negative growth, the Chilean avocado industry is now forecast to buck the trend.

October 14 , 2021

International produce industry reconnects in large numbers at Fruit Attraction 2021

Taking place at the IFEMA event venue in the Spanish capital of Madrid from Oct. 5-7, the event drew an impressive crowd of 65,000 professional participants from 108 countries. 

October 13 , 2021

Hazel Tech to host Quality Summit featuring global insights on table grapes

The virtual event, to be held on Friday, October 15, 2021, will feature discussions on the latest grape quality research and global market trends.

October 13 , 2021

First Florida citrus forecast for 2021-22 predicts continued decline

The initial citrus crop forecast for the 2021-22 season was released Tuesday, which predicted fewer Florida oranges and grapefruits would be picked this citrus season.  

October 13 , 2021

Giddings Berries USA strengthens management team

Giddings Berries USA, the Monterey, CA-based subsidiary of Giddings Fruit, has strengthened its management team as it aggressively grows its presence and support to United States customers.

October 13 , 2021