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Most citrus categories to see global production drops in 2019-20

All major citrus categories are forecast to see year-on-year global production declines in the 2019-20 season with the exception of grapefruit.
January 27 , 2020

Video: Evolution of global grape production

A video shows the evolution of production volumes from 1961 - 2017. It includes wine grapes, table grapes and varieties used for dried fruit.
January 27 , 2020

Australian stonefruit popular for Chinese New Year

Following promotional efforts across China, Malaysia and Thailand, Australian stonefruit sees interest spike among consumers.
January 27 , 2020

U.S.: Changes in lunch program may impact fruit industry

Rolling back Michelle Obama's lunch program, the USDA's new proposal which supposedly cuts food waste means less fruit and vegetables and more fried items.
January 24 , 2020

New leaders bring big changes for Walmart, Sam's

January 24 , 2020

U.K.: Morrisons cuts thousands of management jobs in major shake-up

The U.K.'s big four supermarkets, including Morrisons, are all making changes to try to stem the flow of shoppers switching allegiance to discount stores.
January 24 , 2020

New red-fleshed apples sell out quickly in Europe

Italian Red Moon apples hit shelves two and a half months ago and the variety is now sold out, despite the fact that harvest was 50% up from last year.
January 24 , 2020

Spain: Valencia estimates €46M citrus losses from devastating storm Gloria

The weather front crashed into eastern Spain at the start of this week, bringing heavy winds, heavy rains, snowfall and huge waves.
January 23 , 2020

South African Flash Gala shipments to reach Far East

After the variety's discovery nine years ago, the first shipment of South African Flash Gala apples - known for their color - will arrive to the Far East.
January 22 , 2020

Colombia's Pacific Fruits acquired by Irsaeli conglomerate

Pacific Fruits, a leading Colombian avocado exporter, was acquired by Managro, a conglomerate founded by Israeli businessmen in 2014.
January 22 , 2020