Spain: Start of Valencian summer fruit season "collapses" amid low demand

A Spanish farming association in Valencia says that the summer fruit season has got off to a terrible start, with stonefruit growers being met with very low demand by major retail chains in the European market.

May 24 , 2019

Chambers organizes ‘unique’ Production Tour for The London Produce Show 2019

The fruit grower-packer-distributor says the tour will be through its berry farm and new high-care prepared fruit facility, The Fruitery, as part of the Industry Tours taking place on the final day of The London Produce Show and Conference 2019.

May 24 , 2019

Chilean fruit exports to Latin America soar in 2018-19

Figures from Asoex show that fruit exports since September last year have risen by 10%, with Latin America overtaking the Far East as the number-two market.

May 24 , 2019

Sun World licenses importers to market proprietary table grape varieties across NA

In total, ten import companies became certified to distribute and market Sun World's full line of proprietary grapes, says Sun World. These importers are set to target the U.S. and Canada.

May 23 , 2019

Washington cherries from Rainier Fruit - The taste of summer from the premium supplier

The prime growing conditions of Washington State create the perfect plump, juicy, and flavor-packed cherries enjoyed around the world and Rainier Fruit has long been a trusted brand that always delivers on quality and flavor.

May 23 , 2019

Chile announces first-ever kiwifruit campaign in NA, boasts "historically high" dry matter

The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association’s merchandisers are currently finalizing retail promotional programs both in-store and online, which are set to run from June to September.

May 22 , 2019

Apples in Charts: Honeycrisp, the queen of the U.S. market

Average prices of Honeycrisp apples have been far higher than the rest of the pack, as can be seen in the USDA data illustrated in our charts.

May 22 , 2019

Demand for ‘imperfect’ produce prompts Oddbox to seek additional suppliers for national expansion

The London-based social enterprise says more and more UK consumers are looking to buy misshapen and surplus produce to fight food waste.

May 21 , 2019

U.S.: Record-breaking organic sales rise over $50b in 2018

According to the Organic Trade Association, changing social perspectives have contributed to this increase - Millennials are pushing for transparency and integrity in the food supply chain, resulting in a renewed interest in the USDA Organic seal.

May 20 , 2019

U.S.: First storm hits California, more heavy rain due following week

While Sacramento and Stockton suffered 1.5" and 1" of rain, it has not yet been confirmed whether the atypical weather has affected these cherry- and blueberry-growing regions' crops.

May 17 , 2019