Aussie consumers starting to embrace online grocery shopping

A recent IBISWorld report highlights strong growth in recent years ahead of AmazonFresh's impending launch Down Under.

December 20 , 2017

Mexican-U.S. produce trade rises during Trump presidency

Exports to the southern neighbor have also seen growth, but nothing like the additional US$916 million worth of fruit Mexico sent to the U.S. from January to October.

December 20 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 50, 2017

Blueberry prices were on the upswing in the U.S. in week 50 thanks to limited demand.

December 20 , 2017

Australia: Mining magnate invests in mango farming

Australia's sixth richest person is converting a cattle station into a mango orchard in what is set to be one of the largest farms for the subtropical fruit in Western Australia.

December 20 , 2017

U.S.: Calavo Growers profits rose 15% in FY2017

Looking ahead to 2018, the avocado company expects double-digit revenue growth with a substantial increase in supply, even after accounting for any fruit loss from the recent California fires.

December 19 , 2017

U.S.: Social media a "fantastic vehicle" for consumer interaction, says Brooks Tropicals

Marketing director Mary Ostlund says that for businesses, using social media can be like "going down a black hole."

December 19 , 2017

U.S. eases produce import restrictions on Morocco, Dominican Republic

The suspensions had been implemented over the last three years as a result of Medfly detections either in the production country or in shipments.

December 19 , 2017

Opinion: Non-GMO madness

"I am not unilaterally for or against GMOs. I am in favor of knowing all the facts from both sides of the conversation and forming one’s own opinion," says Karen Caplan of Frieda's as a disclaimer.

December 19 , 2017

Brazilian mango exports surged in peak period

One of the world's top mango exporters has outdone itself this year in both sheer volume and overall value.

December 19 , 2017

Argentine blueberry consumption almost triples

Better known as an exporter of the antioxidant-rich fruit, a dedicated campaign has bolstered blueberry consumption at home for Argentina.

December 19 , 2017