U.S.: Pink Lady set for 'continued growth' despite volume setback this season

In addition, the introduction of a new, earlier maturing cultivar has also driven new plantings across the U.S. and Canada.

January 23 , 2019

"Excellent" movement for U.S. apples in domestic market

However, shipments to Mexico are down by nearly a quarter due to tariffs, while the threat of increased duties from India has slowed trade.

January 23 , 2019

Colombia: Westfalia and Agricom open biggest avocado packhouse

With the new facility, the joint entity will reportedly be able to export 9,000MT annually from the country.

January 23 , 2019

MobyMart staffless stores to expand in China, with U.S. and European entries in pipeline

Co-founder of Moby's on-the-go formats says, 'what we’re doing, as far as I know, no one else is doing ... one person in one day can operate eight to 10 stores depending on how spread out they are.'

January 22 , 2019

South Africa: Pome fruit growers in "much better position" than last season

The South African pome fruit industry is expecting a 3% year-on-year export increase this season, thanks in part to winter rain last season.

January 22 , 2019

Chile: Patagonian cherries enter market during lucrative window

Cherries grown in the prime conditions of Chile's far south are harvested as late as February, just as most growers in the country have wrapped up.

January 22 , 2019

China Navigation to acquire Hamburg Süd's bulk shipping business

The business operates from Hamburg, London, Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro with a chartered fleet of approximately 45 vessels in the segments.

January 22 , 2019

Ecuadorian delegation to negotiate with Aldi over banana price cut

In October, the German-based discount supermarket chain announced controversial plans to reduce the price it pays for box of bananas by around US$1.

January 21 , 2019

U.K.: What the British apple growth target means for retailers and shoppers

English Apples & Pears is planning an increased home-grown supply of affordable, high-quality, tasty apples it says consumers want.

January 21 , 2019

Q&A: Camposol celebrates successful first year with blueberry brand

We caught up with CEO Jorge Ramirez to hear about how the brand has been received in key export markets, plans for the "very intense" next season, and expectations for when Peru will overtake Chile in blueberry exports.

January 21 , 2019