Blueberries in Charts: Finding opportunities in the gaps

The spikes in blueberry prices correlate to the valleys of production and vice-a-versa, creating a dynamic where the shoulders of the U.S. season see the best prices.

June 18 , 2019

Q&A: Hana Group's Danciger talks foodservice trends and technological advances

He says "planning ahead and the skills necessary to bring that technology to fruition are key to success along with sharing a vision."

June 17 , 2019

Colombia sends first blueberry export of the year to U.S.

"This export program, which already started with this shipment of 600 kilos, will continue in a continuous program that focuses on serving the windows that are available in the blueberry market," said ProPlantas GM.

June 17 , 2019

Another round of heat coming to western U.S.

The heat wave that engulfed most of the western U.S. growing areas bringing much above normal temperatures the last six days came to an end on Thursday, according to Weathermelon.

June 14 , 2019

Spanish police find cocaine haul in Costa Rican banana shipment

According to local media, a gang used the name of an importer of Costa Rican fruits to smuggle in the drugs.

June 14 , 2019

USDA recommended to approve $1.8m in grants for Idaho's specialty crop industry

A total of 10 universities, commissions, associations, and committees have put forward various projects for consideration, ranging from effective water management to marketing-enhancement.

June 14 , 2019

Global Grape Summit wrap-up part four: Retailing in China and the U.K. markets

This part will feature two sessions both looking at different aspects of selling grapes in two key markets - one session on e-commerce in China and another featuring a panel that discussed retail opportunities in the U.K.

June 14 , 2019

Chinese market suffers payment delays, diminishing growth

Besides China, there has been a slowdown in the world economy, as well as international trade, says insurance company for export credits Coface.

June 14 , 2019

India: Almost 50 children killed by brain disease linked to toxin in lychees

Over the past three weeks, 47 children in India have died of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), which involves brain inflammation and has been linked to lychee, health officials report.

June 13 , 2019

China: apple prices soar, concerning Beijing

The jump in apple prices has affected sales: between April and early June, apple sales on one delivery site fell 5.7% from the same period a year ago, according to the Chinese grocery delivery platform Dada-JD Daojia.

June 13 , 2019