California ag water woes alive and kicking despite El Niño. Is policy to blame?

A group of experts and growers from California discuss El Niño, policy and the impacts on fruit and vegetable production.

February 24 , 2016

Russian retailer reps go on Chilean roadshow

Faced with challenges from import bans on many countries, sourcing managers from Russia's largest retailer Magnit have touched down in Chile.

February 24 , 2016

Latam weather experts forecast drought, frosts in Pacific Basin after El Niño

"This year won't be so calm from a point of view of frosts in Chile and Argentina," says weather expert Fernando Santibáñez.

February 24 , 2016

Drug trade, dumping severely impacting banana pricing, says Del Monte

Del Monte's CEO explains why banana pricing has reached irrational levels on a global scale.

February 24 , 2016

U.S.: South Carolina peach growers expect bright season ahead

Despite setbacks last fall, South Carolina peach growers expect strong production this year.

February 24 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 7, 2016

Australian red seedless grapes achieved better prices than the South African competition in Asia during week 7.

February 24 , 2016

U.S.: Sunkist hits US$1B revenue mark again

U.S. citrus cooperative Sunkist has recorded US$1 billion in revenue for the sixth consecutive year.

February 24 , 2016

U.S. salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts

The CDC has recommended people not to consume alfalfa sprouts from Sweetwater Farms of Inman, Kansas at this time.

February 23 , 2016

U.S.: Fresh Del Monte profit plunged in 2015

An impairment charge hammered Del Monte's 2015 profit, but net sales were up despite an "extraordinary" industry oversupply of bananas.

February 23 , 2016

U.K.: Tesco organic fruit sales go bananas

British retailer Tesco is seeing the highest demand for organic fruit in a decade, with shoppers responding well to its initiatives to promote the category.

February 23 , 2016