NZ: T&G Global's profits drop despite revenue rise in "challenging" year

New Zealand's largest fruit company said it experienced poor growing conditions for domestic apples, Australian cherries, and Peruvian table grapes, but highlighted the strong growth of its Jazz and Envy brands globally.

February 27 , 2019

Chinese cherry grower kicks off domestic season

A producer in the northern Hebei province says he is currently fetching around 200RMB (US$30) per half kilo for his cherries, with the season expected to run until August.

February 27 , 2019

U.S.: Del Rey Avocado expands in Southern California

The recently purchased warehouse facility will add 43,000 square feet of cold storage and ripening rooms to the existing footprint in San Diego County.

February 27 , 2019

Roundup trial: Judge threatens to 'shut down' cancer patient's lawyer

Discussions about Monsanto’s alleged influence on government regulators and cancer research have been banned from the federal trial taking place in San Francisco this week.

February 26 , 2019

Greenyard's fresh sales struggle in Q3 amid "fierce retail competition"

The Belgium-based multinational said that pricing showed a negative trend across many of its categories, with a volume decline seen on fruits including bananas, apples, grapes and stonefruit.

February 26 , 2019

Pears in Charts: Recent pricing pushed below previous years' levels

Chile and Argentina are entering into a U.S. market that has seen higher volumes result in prices being on average 14% lower year-on-year since October.

February 26 , 2019

Brambles to sell IFCO RPC business for US$2.5B

The Australia-headquartered company plans to sell its IFCO reusable plastic containers (RPC) business to a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

February 25 , 2019

Peruvian transport sector strike ends after six days

ADEX praised both sides for reaching an agreement but said that the agro-export figure of US$400 for February would have been higher were it not for the strike.

February 25 , 2019

Chilean kiwifruit production to drop this season

However, an industry representative noted that Greek kiwifruit volumes are much lower than the previous season, which should lead to improved market conditions.

February 25 , 2019

LGS Specialty Sales reports "strong" Moroccan W. Murcott season

Following the completion of a successful Moroccan clementine season, the company is expecting a steady supply of W. Murcotts through the end of April.

February 25 , 2019