U.S. investment group buys majority stake in Chilean fruit exporter David Del Curto

HNRG, a company of Canada-headquartered Manulife Investment Management, said the strategic acquisition of the leading fruit grower-exporter helps to diversify its growing agricultural portfolio.

January 29 , 2021

Tesco's customers turning to greens during lockdown

The retailer said they have seen an uptick in cabbage, spinach and sprouts sales as shoppers, still saddled by the lockdown and resorting to more scratch cooking at home, are using them in all sorts of healthy creations.

January 29 , 2021

Global orange and soft citrus production to rise in 2021, with lemons and limes set to fall

Is it a mixed forecast globally for the main citrus categories in different production countries, with soft citrus set to see growth in the U.S. and EU, and lemons likely to see continued growth in South Africa but a big drop in Argentina.

January 29 , 2021

Apple and pear varieties have enjoyed nationwide growth

Data has shown that apple, specifically Cosmic Crisp and Autumn Glory varieties, and pears have seen increasing sales through December.

January 29 , 2021

Spain's lemon estimate unchanged despite cold snap

According to a release from Ailimpo, Spanish lemon forecasts remain the same in spite of recent adverse weather conditions in the country.

January 29 , 2021

Dole’s Acuña Delcore talks impact of hurricanes in Latin America on banana industry

The Dole representative says 'the damage will dramatically limit supply volumes from Honduras and Guatemala for the foreseeable future and will require major investment'.

January 28 , 2021

Oppy invests in enhancing California cherry deal

Oppy invests in a California cherry deal, bringing together top cherry brands, Katicich Ranch and Brookside, to form Katco Packing

January 28 , 2021

U.S. table grape supplies looking strong into February

Peruvian and Chilean table grape volumes are larger year-on-year, and quality for the U.S. market is shaping up to be "excellent", according to Mark Greenberg from Capespan North America.

January 28 , 2021

Cherry sales in China show slight improvements, but market remains tough

Consumer and distributor confidence in cherries increase amid social media campaigns encouraging consumption of the fruit, in a statement released by Chilean fruit unions.

January 28 , 2021

Red Sun Farms announces 2021 growth plans

Greenhouse grower, Red Sun Farms has announced plans for continued expansion in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico in 2021.

January 27 , 2021