Peru: Sharp growth in Persian lime exports to continue in 2018

Exports of Persian limes slightly exceeded those of the more Sutil variety for the first time last year.

January 18 , 2018

Costa Rica: Flooding impacts banana, pineapple-growing areas

Strong winds and rains have been brought to much of the country's Caribbean coastal areas over recent days.

January 18 , 2018

Qatar: Del Monte food and beverage store opened at Doha Airport

"The growing trend for healthier snacks and on-the-go food has opened up a new market catering for the health-conscious," says Wissam Baghdadi, Del Monte operations manager for the Middle East and North Africa.

January 18 , 2018

New CEO for Walmart International

Judith McKenna started her career at Walmart in 1996 with its U.K. operation Asda.

January 17 , 2018

HortNZ raises drought concerns for fruit & veg growers

The produce industry body has called for more dams to ensure an adequate irrigation supply for growers.

January 17 , 2018

U.S.: Curry & Co partners with Norris Family Farms

The new partnership not only brings blueberries but also kiwiberries to the group's offering.

January 17 , 2018

Del Monte signs sub-lease with Panamanian govt for banana farm reactivation

Only two more procedural steps are needed before the multinational can get underway with an ambitious banana project in the Central American country.

January 17 , 2018

U.S.: Georgia Ports upbeat over Chilean blueberry import clearance

Blueberries are the latest addition to an expanding portfolio at the Port of Savannah, which now includes imported mangoes, citrus, grapes, avocados, bananas, apples and pears.

January 17 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 2, 2018

The U.S. blueberry market is expected to improve in the coming weeks as Chilean volumes decline.

January 17 , 2018

Modi apples land in India after new deal

CIV is confident of its future in Indian and Far Eastern markets despite the numerous challenges involved.

January 17 , 2018