Greenyard's lenders reset covenants due to 'exceptional circumstances'

In August Greenyard announced it was forecast a 25% drop in profits for the 2018-19 financial year, compared to a prediction of a 10% rise on May 2.

September 21 , 2018

Australia: Needle found in mango as crisis continues

Needles were first reported in strawberries in the state of Queensland last week, but there have since been more than 100 cases in all six Australian states

September 20 , 2018

U.S.: United Farm Worker 2013 election ballots counted

The count comes a few days ago the California Supreme Court upheld an earlier decision ordering the ALRB to count the ballots it had impounded five years ago.

September 20 , 2018

India further delays imposition of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. nuts, apples

India has put off implementing the tariffs for the second time, as the two countries negotiate a package to remove trade frictions over a range of items.

September 20 , 2018

Amsterdam Produce Summit: Cornell professor discusses supply chain opportunities

U.S. university professor Miguel Gómez, in a preview of upcoming show in November, talks about how omni-channel retailing creates challenges and chances for the produce supply chain.

September 20 , 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

Brazilian fruit industry eyes future with greater export focus

The world's third-largest fruit producer has traditionally exported a very low proportion of its fruit, but now it is seeking to change that.

September 20 , 2018

EU to maintain stronger checks on Turkish lemons in 2018-19

During the 2017-2018 season, the European Commission announced 8 health warnings related to an excess of pesticide residues in Turkish lemons.

September 17 , 2018

Avocados in Charts: Chile's exports in an ever-changing dynamic market

The proportion of avocado exports that Chile sends to the U.S. has fallen over recent years on the back of increased competition from Mexico and Peru.

September 17 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 36, 2018

Avocado supplies rose slightly in Europe in week 36, with larger sizes the most abundant. 

September 14 , 2018