South Africa: Agri SA holds "productive and fruitful" talks with ANC

“I feel that the ANC heard our concerns and will take it into consideration for the path ahead," says the group's president Dan Kriek

September 10 , 2018

U.S.: Fall mango import surge expected

Shipping volumes from Latin America are expected to be almost double year-on-year from October to mid-November.

September 10 , 2018

Q&A: European retailer Delhaize's Junk Fruit campaign

“Are you ready for your new addiction?” 

September 10 , 2018

Spain forecasts flat grapefruit production for 2018-19

AILIMPO says it is waiting for the remaining stocks of South African and Mexican fruit to clear from the market.

September 07 , 2018

U.S. Northwest boosts Williams pear forecast amid high packout

However, there is concern that numerous tariffs on U.S. apples could lead to greater competition domestically and abroad.

September 07 , 2018

U.S.: OTA drives move toward voluntary organic check-off

The Organic Trade Association describes the move as an "engaged and bold plan".

September 06 , 2018

U.K. announces new pilot farmworker scheme

The announcement comes as many farmers face severe labor shortages as the country prepares to leave the European Union.

September 06 , 2018

South Africa, Argentina partially suspending EU-bound citrus exports

Spain's AVA-ASAJA says that Argentina has stopped lemon exports to the EU while South Africa will soon suspend shipments of late Valencias.

September 06 , 2018

U.K.: Tesco customers go bananas over price hike

The leading supermarket chain has increased prices of individual bananas in its inner-city stores, attributing the move to rising lease costs.

September 06 , 2018

Driscoll's creates 'berry picnic basket on wheels'

The berry company is expanding its national Berry Together campaign, creating a "one-of-a-kind experiential activation".

September 05 , 2018