U.K.: Sunburst apple volume triples in second season

The future is bright for the orange-skinned apples, with exclusive distribution continuing at Waitrose and an expected 200,000 trees to be in the ground in the next six years in Europe. 

September 28 , 2018

Chinese nut market to be undersupplied in 2018-19 due to U.S. tariffs

The USDA says other suppliers such as Iran, Australia and Chile will not be able to fill the big gap expected to be left by the U.S.

September 27 , 2018

Urban Crop Solutions offers a glowing and growing global future for indoor farming

The Belgium-based firm, one of 13 start-ups featured as this year's World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London, provides ground-breaking 'turnkey' vertical solutions for growers.

September 26 , 2018

Del Monte announces tomato JV with Rene Produce

Del Monte Fresh Produce is forming a joint venture with the Mexican grower-shipper to market tomatoes to customers in the U.S. and Canada.

September 24 , 2018

Avocado growers in Ecuador growing fast, determined to meet U.K. standards

Several companies are expected to have gained GlobalG.A.P. certifications by mid-2019, after which time exports to the U.K. market will start to grow substantially.

September 20 , 2018

USDA pegs California Navel orange volumes up 11% in 2018-19

The forecast, which includes conventional, organic, and specialty Navel oranges, is for 80 million boxes.

September 13 , 2018

Argentina: Prima Group acquires majority stake in Moño Azul

"It is an important step for us and for the entire Rio Negro Valley," said Prima CEO Nicolás Sánchez.

September 12 , 2018

Chile establishes national fruit board

Agriculture Minister Antonio Walker announced the move, which is intended to help the sector face future challenges.

September 10 , 2018

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

“Are you ready for your new addiction?” 

September 10 , 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