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Spanish cold snap puts citrus and veggies at risk, says Anecoop advisor

Spain 'will remain a leader' however in fruit and veggie exports for the next six months despite the weather event, emphasizes Paco Borrás.
February 07 , 2018

Opinion: Fresh Del Monte and Mann Packing – A potent combination of vast innovation and experience

"From a business perspective, it is hard to think of a more synergistic acquisition," says Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor.
February 07 , 2018

South African fruit growers donate water to Cape Town

Deciduous fruit growers from Grabouw and Elgin will donate between 7.5 and 10 million cubic meters of water to the struggling City of Cape Town.
February 07 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 5, 2018

Chilean avocado shipments to the Asian market were 30% higher year-on-year for the closing season.
February 07 , 2018

Australia: No further fruit fly larvae detected in Tasmania

At this stage monitoring of surveillance sites has identified a total of 12 adult fruit flies at and around the larvae detection areas.
February 07 , 2018

China's Alibaba leads investment in India's leading online grocer

The deal is expected to give BigBasket more muscle to compete against rivals such as Grofers and Amazon.
February 07 , 2018

Sun World grants new fruit licenses in Africa, South America

Among the new companies are Sun World's first licensee in Tunisia and its first grape grape-marketers in Morocco.
February 06 , 2018

U.S.: Fresh Del Monte acquires Mann Packing

Mann Packing’s annual sales were approximately US$535 million in 2017. 
February 06 , 2018

Chiquita reaches settlement with families of Colombian violence victims

Without a settlement the multinational produce company would have faced a jury trial under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).
February 06 , 2018

South African apple exports set to drop 8% in 'challenging' season

The start of the pome fruit season is also running about 10 days later compared to last year.
February 06 , 2018