State of the Market - Week 17, 2015

Chilean Red Globe grapes performed well in the U.S., China and South Korea during week 17.

April 29 , 2015

Citrus workers strike in Argentine province

A farmworker union is demanding a 40% pay rise in Tucumán, but the government says economic conditions don't allow for more than 30%.

April 29 , 2015

California cherries arrive in China

Oheng Import & Export Co was one Chinese company receiving the first batches of California cherries in Shanghai earlier this week.

April 29 , 2015

Widespread mango crop damage ruins India's export season

India's Assocham has put forward a plan of action to transform mango exports but weather challenges will be a setback this year.

April 29 , 2015

Colombia aims to replace grape imports with domestic production

Colombia's Minister of Agriculture believes the country will one day soon export seedless grapes from the Cauca Valley.

April 29 , 2015

Fresh Del Monte's income slips despite increased sales in Q1

Higher banana procurement costs were among the issues that contributed to Fresh Del Monte's first quarter net income falling by 25%.

April 28 , 2015

Argentina: Medfly detected in Mendoza

Argentina's Senasa has emphasized a recent pest discovery in an urban area does not affect Oasis Centro's fruit fly-free status.

April 28 , 2015

Royse: Drones, water tech and urban farming the future of agriculture

"If we're talking about sustainability, the elephant in the room is basically the environmental impact of hundreds of years of agriculture," says Roger Royse.

April 28 , 2015

Freshfel launches new EU production and consumption statistics database

Freshfel members will now have a new tool at their fingertips for analyzing markets and forming strategies.

April 28 , 2015

Giumarra blackberry suppliers employ new growing method

A new planting technique for blackberries makes it easier for the fruit to be harvested and ensures more berries make the grade.

April 28 , 2015