Fruit in Charts: Overview of potential impact of Chile's hail damage on the U.S. market

Although Chile's share of the U.S. market for the 23 fruits covered by Agronometrics is only 5%, in some commodities it is as high as 60%.

November 20 , 2018

South Africa: USDA forecasts rise in pome fruit, grape production in 2018-19

The reasons it gave for all these increases were a rise in area planted or harvested, normal weather conditions and availability of irrigation water.

November 20 , 2018

Dole's Q3 performance hit by Fresh Vegetables segment challenges

The division's performance was affected by an industry-wide safety notice, not directly linked to Dole, and an oversupply resulting in lower pricing.

November 19 , 2018

Australian Govt pledges US$12M for fruit fly control

"If we take control of fruit fly we'll get access to more premium markets and boost farm gate prices," said Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud.

November 19 , 2018

Photo Gallery: The Amsterdam Produce Summit 2018

Check out photos from the omni-channel-focused produce industry conference that took place in the Dutch capital last week and featured a stellar line-up of expert speakers.

November 19 , 2018

Omni-channel experts help produce industry adapt to retail's new reality at Amsterdam Produce Summit

We provide some key takeaways from the expert speakers' presentations at last week's event held in the Dutch capital.

November 19 , 2018

Peru: Avocado, blueberry returns fail to keep up with volume surge

This 2018 avocado season has been described as the worst on record due to low prices, while for blueberries the value of exports rose by only half the rate of volume growth.

November 19 , 2018

Sorma Group brings major innovations to Interpoma

November 17 , 2018

New Zealand's largest cocaine bust found in banana shipment

The cocaine, which had arrived in August and was destined to be distributed in Australia, was replaced with an inert substance so that police could control the delivery.

November 17 , 2018

U.S.: Sheehan Genetics to start licensing grape varieties directly

The owner of the Sheegene collection of grape varieties has announced that its long-standing U.S. exclusivity agreement with Williams Nurseries has expired.

November 16 , 2018