South Africa: Maluma Symposium has 'become a highlight on global avocado calendar'

An organizer of the variety-specific two-day event says Maluma is now reaching an"inevitable production scale where market resistance is becoming less and less".

April 05 , 2019

South Africa: Jupiter Group upgrades practices, facilities for improved citrus harvest

The company is minimizing the aggressive de-greening process on Star Ruby Grapefruit and improving its packhouse and equipment for better citrus harvests.

April 03 , 2019

U.K.: Asda overtakes Sainsbury's as second-largest supermarket

The Walmart-owned group managed to increase its market share to 15.4% in the 12 weeks to March 24, according to figures from Kantar.

April 02 , 2019

Australia: Queensland govt boosts TR4 funding, calls for banana industry cost-sharing

The state government has granted over US$8 million in funding to aid the TR4 Management and Containment Program, but has asked that the banana industry help manage costs starting this July.

April 02 , 2019

U.S.: Autumn Glory apples gain ground in February while conventional pears trump organic

Superfresh's proprietary apple variety grew more than four-fold in dollar sales and more than five-fold in volume, according to IRI Freshlook data.

April 02 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: Mexico helps make America grape again

Luis Aragón of Agronometrics says that with the U.S. market set to start its seasonal price climb at any instant and with Mexico heralding a massive amount of product over the horizon, we should pay very close attention to both supply and effective availability.

April 02 , 2019

U.S.: California cherry season to arrive later than last year, says Stemilt

The company says the ideal loading time for California cherries will be May 20 - June 20, making Memorial Day a great opportunity for the first promotions of the season.

April 02 , 2019

U.S.: APHIS publishes Colombian mango import PRA

If approved, U.S. importers would be able to source from one of Latin America's biggest mango-growing countries.

April 01 , 2019

Rabobank report on what is at stake with the Tomato Suspension Agreement

According to the RaboResearch report, Tomato Fight: What Is at Stake?, if parties reach a renewed suspension agreement, specific conditions may change, and the withdrawal would be avoided.

April 01 , 2019

U.S.: More rain coming to California

Despite indications a few days ago that the U.S. state of California might be out of the rain cycle, new storms have developed over the past few days.

March 29 , 2019