Ecuadorian banana industry slams Aldi for planned price cut

A letter signed by 32 associations says the German-based discount retailer's plans to cut banana pricing by US$1 per box is not feasible.

October 17 , 2018

Australia: Waste-cutting sweet potato flour helps farmer win rural women's award

It all started with bananas, but now Natural Evolution is using its patented technology to other crops to cut food waste and produce gluten-free flour.

October 17 , 2018

Argentina's All Lemon hails successful end to 2018 season in U.S.

The recent season saw more than 10,000MT of Argentine lemons exported to the U.S. as well as the first-ever shipments to Japan.

October 17 , 2018

Blueberries in Charts: With prices at their highest so far this year, will they continue to rise?

Blueberry volumes in the U.S. market over recent weeks have been very similar to 2015, but what can we expect to happen during the rest of the year?

October 17 , 2018

USA Pears and National Mango Board team up for conditioning effort

The Pear Bureau Northwest said that mangoes make for a logical fit because they have a similar opportunity to pears.

October 16 , 2018

Australia to carry out PRA for U.S. Northwest apple imports

Industry body Apple and Pear Australia Limited says it will engage a biosecurity expert to conduct an independent investigation of the risks.

October 16 , 2018

Europe: Summer heat leads to reduction in apple forecast

While countries like Germany and the Czech Republic have revised their initial numbers downward, the continent's biggest producer is now expecting more apples than previously anticipated.

October 16 , 2018

Q&A: Suntreat takes sweet to a new level with Sumo Citrus, its pairing with vineyards

The Amsterdam Produce Summit exhibitor from California boasts a bevy of fruit varieties and as well as a unique partnership with Columbine Vineyards.

October 15 , 2018

U.K.: Unique alliance to advertise vegetables in primetime on national TV

“It’s the ‘Super Bowl ad’ for veg, and they’re doing it for free!”

October 15 , 2018

China: Frutacloud urges Chilean cherry exporters to provide greater packaging options

As the Chilean industry increases its volumes and extends its season on both ends, one importer believes it will need to provide packaging sizes that will encourage Chinese consumers to purchase outside of the Chinese New Year festivities.

October 15 , 2018