France: Pink Lady production hit hard by spring frosts

Though France suffered from successive waves of frosts this spring affecting apple and pear producers, Blue Whale is forecasting an increase in organic and new varieties this season.

July 05 , 2021

Suriname's state-owned FAI sues Hein Deprez for $45M - report

The state-owned Suriname Food and Agricultural Industries (FAI) has filed a claim for millions in damages from Flemish fruit trader Hein Deprez and his companies over alleged illegal acts in the management of banana plantations.

July 02 , 2021

Dole files IPO paperwork with U.S. SEC

Total Produce in February announced that it had entered into an agreement to combine with Dole Food Company, Inc. under Dole plc, which will be a newly created company to become publicly listed in the U.S.

July 02 , 2021

Naturipe announces 'abundant production' of Muscadine Vine Drop grapes

Native to the Southeast, the original Muscadine is a unique grape that is crisp, sweet, tart and packed with nutrients, Naturipe says.

July 02 , 2021

Zespri to reconsider approach to China Gold3 kiwifruit plantings

Zespri says it will work with the domestic and Chinese industries on an alternative approach to the unauthorized Gold3 plantings in China, after the threshold of 75 percent grower support for the proposed commercial trial was not met.

July 02 , 2021

Organic Trade Association fraud fighting program attracts interest

The Organic Trade Association's fraud prevention program is drawing robust interest from organic businesses.

July 02 , 2021

Mexican avocado producers are arming themselves to fend off cartels - report

Fed up with being besieged by criminal organizations, avocado and blackberry producers in Michoacán formed their own armed group that is successfully keeping cartel members out of four municipalities.

July 01 , 2021

APHIS extends period for accepting ePhytos through end of 2021

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) says it will continue to accept electronically produced versions of phytosanitary certificates through Dec. 31, 2021.

July 01 , 2021

UK retail food and grocery market growth to slow sharply

In its annual retail food and grocery market forecast, IGD predicts that the growth in 2020 will slow this year and the next, as shoppers economize and the foodservice industry reclaims sales.

July 01 , 2021

Peruvian early mandarin exports see strong uptick this season

Exports through June 20 totaled over 54,000 metric tons (MT) at US$61 million, which is a 25 percent increase in volume and a 30 percent rise in value year-on-year.

July 01 , 2021