U.S.: HLB Specialties gears up for rambutan season

The Florida company will first receive Guatemalan rambutan in its Miami warehouse and soon after in its Los Angeles distribution center.

May 03 , 2019

Felix Instruments launches "major upgrade" to avocado quality meter

"Ultimately, our goal is to completely change the landscape of maturity measurement for the entire industry," says Scott Trimble, the company's marketing director.

May 02 , 2019

U.K.: Greenyard Frozen and Tesco announce new partnership

The strategic supply agreement will "contribute positively" to the revenue of all parties in the supply chain, says Greenyard.

April 30 , 2019

U.S.: FDA approves GM Arctic Fuji apple

Arctic Fujis are the third non-browning apple variety Okanagan Specialty Fruits has been approved to grow, along with Arctic Golden and Arctic Granny.

April 29 , 2019

OZblu announces exclusive global deal with renowned blueberry expert

The commercial agreement with the industry's highly sought-out "thought leader" Sebastián Ochoa Münzenmayer is part of the corporation's scheme to expand its international presence.

April 29 , 2019

U.S. sweet potatoes target greater U.K. consumption via health and usage campaign

Although household penetration is at 45%, annual sweet potato sales only make up 5% of the total potato market in the UK.

April 26 , 2019

Kiwifruit in Charts: With stocks at five-year high, how will prices fare for Chile?

Chile is forecasting lower production than last year, but with higher stocks of Italian fruit in the U.S. market at the moment it is likely the market will remain stable with lower year-on-year prices over the coming weeks.

April 23 , 2019

LPS '19 preview: Italy’s Alegra aims to cement UK position as deciduous fruit supplier

The marketer is eager to emphasise its offer of large, reliable volumes with standardised quality across kiwifruit, pears and stonefruit.

April 15 , 2019

Peru gears up for first mandarin exports to Japan

Nakahara Shigehito of the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture (MAFF) visited mandarin orchards and packhouses between April 1-5, as part of the world plan agreed by the two countries.

April 10 , 2019

Blueberries in Charts: Prices enter their jumpy phase

Agronometrics highlights some of the particularities surrounding blueberries and predicts that prices will rise for a few more days and then drop back down as domestic volumes ramp up.

April 09 , 2019