Kiwifruit prices hit record in NZ in December

Kiwifruit sold for an average price of NZ$8.30 a kilogram last month, up 32% from November and almost double year-on-year.

January 16 , 2020

Albertsons preparing again to go public - reports

Albertsons has reportedly been updating initial-public-offering documents that have been confidentially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

January 16 , 2020

U.S. and China sign phase one trade deal, but produce tariffs remain

U.S. fruit and vegetable exporters may have to wait until the "phase two" deal is signed before China lowers its tariffs.

January 15 , 2020

Spanish table grapes: New varieties, markets central to success

China and Vietnam opened their doors to Spanish table grapes this season and the industry revealed plans to enter other markets and innovate new varieties.

January 15 , 2020

Limoneira posts record revenues for 2019 despite weather setbacks

CEO Harold Edwards said the "uncontrollable weather aspect of our business affected lemon and orange pricing throughout the year and dramatically reduced our avocado crop".

January 15 , 2020

U.S.: First West Coast Chilean fruit vessel of the season arrives in LA

After a 12-day journey from Chile, the first West Coast breakbulk vessel of the season, Ice River, arrived to the Port of Los Angeles on Jan. 9. 

January 15 , 2020

Opinion: Blueberries from 2019 to 2020 – the inflection point

Renowned blueberry expert Cort Brazelton discusses some major changes taking place in the global industry and where the business is now headed.

January 15 , 2020

Grapes in Charts: A look back at the last 20 years in the U.S. market

"If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you're going", as the famous quote goes.

January 14 , 2020

Chile: Key fruit exports facing tough competition

An industry representative explained how cherry exports overtook table grapes, Chile's advantage over Argentine lemons and competition in key markets.

January 14 , 2020

EU Commission bans Bayer insecticide thiacloprid

Farmers will not be allowed to use the insecticide, sold under brands Calypso and Biscaya, after April 30 this year, when its current approval expires.

January 14 , 2020