Plant-based here to stay, say experts at LPS18 Foodservice Forum

Plant-based eating in all its guises has developed into a firm fixture that is here to stay on eating-out menus across the U.K., driven by consumer conscience for their own health as well as global sustainability.

June 15 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 23, 2018

The opening prices of Chilean lemons in the U.S. market were not as attractive as last year, although in Japan they were higher.

June 15 , 2018

U.S.: 2018 cherry crop forecast down by a quarter

With Washington, California and Oregon all forecast with lower crops, Michigan is the only top-four production state expecting an increase.

June 15 , 2018

U.S.: Wonderful Co. emerges as fastest growing CPG company

The Wonderful Company has positioned itself as the number-one growth leader among all multibillion-dollar consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, as well as the growth leader in produce in 2017.

June 15 , 2018

Chile evaluates frost damage on avocados, citrus

There is limited damage to citrus in low-lying production areas, while the situation for avocados is as yet unclear.

June 15 , 2018

Two leading blueberry companies merge

The U.S. and European organizations are family-owned and long-time friends and industry allies.

June 14 , 2018

U.S. proposes market access for Ecuadorian avocados

Although Ecuador is wedged in between avocado industry powerhouse Peru and up-and-comer Colombia, the country's Hass avocado sector is still relatively young.

June 14 , 2018

Chilean walnut industry takes collateral damage from U.S.-India trade spat

India may have implemented a higher tariff rate in retaliation for increased U.S. duties on steel and aluminum, but Chilean shippers will also pay the price.

June 14 , 2018

Italian summer fruit season challenged by ongoing weather problems

Some stonefruit categories are expected to be down by 20-40% this year, but the table grape crop looks set to come in slightly larger than the previous season.

June 14 , 2018

U.K. MPs to grill Asda, Sainsbury's CEOs over proposed merger

“My committee is holding this session to investigate how the biggest potential shake-up of the grocery market in recent years could affect British farmers and suppliers, as well as consumers.”

June 14 , 2018