U.S.: Wonderful Halos gears up for "biggest season ever"

The U.S.'s leading seedless mandarin brand is preparing to kick off its biggest season ever this November with a US$30 million integrated campaign.

October 01 , 2018

China: Inaugural NZ avocado import season kicks off with large fruit

Just Avocados' recent commercial touchdown in mainland China was shortly followed by AVANZA, which is also delving into Taiwan for the first time this year.

October 01 , 2018

Spanish avocado production to rise by 20% in 2018-19

Improved clonal varieties, greater emphasis on new growing methods and beneficial rains this year all contributed toward the forecast.

September 29 , 2018

Hurricane Rosa to hit Baja California on Monday or Tuesday

Weathermelon said there could be structural damage and harvest and quality issues for tomatoes, bell peppers and cukes coming out of San Quintin and Vizcaino.

September 28 , 2018

APS18 Preview I: Lisa Cork takes deep dive into omni-channel retailing

Branding and packaging expert Lisa Cork discusses the prospects of omni-channel retailing for fresh produce.

September 28 , 2018

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

Colombia prepares for World Avocado Congress 2019 amid soaring growth

The 2019 installment of the event, which is hosted by an avocado-growing country every four years, will cover a range of topics including phytosanitary issues, genetic resources, and growing practices.

September 28 , 2018

U.K. appoints food supplies minister amid fears of no-deal Brexit

The U.K. is due to leave the EU in March 2019 but as yet has not struck a deal with the economic bloc on trade after it departs.

September 27 , 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

Brazil exports first-ever mangoes to South Africa

South Africa recently granted market access to Brazil's main production region, which is hoping to mainly export a variety that is falling out of favor in Europe.

September 26 , 2018