Lemons in Charts: Massive import growth in tandem with rising prices

This article comes as a modification to the previous Lemons in Charts, and shows that Mexico and Chile have more than doubled their exports to the U.S. over the last eight years.

August 14 , 2018

U.S.: California grape season "turning a corner", says Sun World

Jason Fuller of Sun World says the overall San Joaquin crop looks to be around a record-level this year, following a sluggish campaign from Mexico and Coachella.

August 13 , 2018

Tesco, Carrefour waste no time in trying to leverage power of partnership

Two of Europe's biggest supermarket chains have joined forces, entering into a formal alliance that is slated to become operational in October.

August 09 , 2018

U.K.: Waitrose gives green light to tomato punnets made with leaves, recycled cardboard

Tried and tested in 2017, Waitrose has now officially introduced the trays as exclusive packaging material for its Duchy Tomatoes series.

August 07 , 2018

Q&A with Naturipe Avocado Farms' new CEO

"Naturipe Avocado Farms is projected to increase to more than 9,000 acres in the next five years."

August 06 , 2018

Resilience, machine harvesting key for new blueberry varieties, says breeder

We speak with Oregon Blueberry Farm & Nursery about the future they see for the industry.

August 03 , 2018

Lemons in Charts: Massive U.S. category growth in tandem with rising prices

Over the last few years lemons have seen greater growth in the U.S. market than avocados, berries or cherries, and Latin America is poised to benefit from the price peak seen over certain months.

July 31 , 2018

Tesco addresses food waste epidemic with game-changing moves

By working with farmers, suppliers and local charities, as well as tossing best before labels, the supermarket giant says less than 1 per cent of its food gets discarded.

July 27 , 2018

Limoneira completes purchase of Chilean citrus farm

Limoneira's new citrus ranch in Chile consists of more than 3,000 acres, including 500 acres that could be used for avocado production.

July 18 , 2018

South Africa: High cube container ban to cause "chaos"

The Department of Transport is planning to implement heavy restrictions on road vehicles exceeding 4.3 meters as of next January.