China: Joy Wing Mau aims for US$7.7B in sales by 2022

If the increase seems like a lot, keep in mind the group's revenue grew from US$15.5 million in 2002 to US$1.55 billion last year.

January 15 , 2018

Colombia: Cocaine seized in banana chips shipment intended for EU market

Almost half a ton of the illicit substance was intercepted by police in Cartagena.

January 15 , 2018

Challenges ahead for Polish blueberry growers

Polskie Jagody had a difficult season in 2017 from both a production and market perspective, but this makes the case even stronger for revitalizing efforts from the field through to the trade.

January 15 , 2018

Melons and mangoes led Brazilian fruit export growth in 2017

Last year's uptick makes ambitions to raise exports 50% over five years a conceivable goal for the world's third-largest fruit producer.

January 15 , 2018

Cold weather for two-thirds of Mexico, sharp contrast for Michoacán

Cold Front 22 continues to affect large swathes of the country with frosts expected in some areas and roaring winds above 55mi/hr lashing the Tehuantepec Isthmus and Gulf.

January 12 , 2018

Hazel Technologies partners with Agritrade Farms to extend okra shelf life

The USDA-backed group is broadening the horizons of its packaging inserts that breathe longer life and better post-harvest quality into fresh produce.

January 12 , 2018

South Africa: Cape Town water supply three months from running dry

The public will have until Monday to make comments on a proposed water charge to residents and businesses to help pay for water infrastructure and systems.

January 12 , 2018

Slight decline for Spanish fruit & veg exports to the U.K.

The drop in volume was in line with a fall in export returns for Great Britain's leading fresh fruit and vegetable supplier.

January 12 , 2018

China: Shanghai Port fruit imports rose by almost a third in 2017

Imports exceeded one million metric tons (MT) for the first time last year.

January 12 , 2018

California: Governor Brown proposes US$488M budget for food and ag in 2018-19

Intensified citrus greening suppression efforts and the development of alternative pesticides are included in the 2018-19 budget proposal.

January 12 , 2018