AmazonFresh swings into new U.S. cities

The recent expansion will give the e-commerce company access to a further four million potential consumers.

October 27 , 2016

Peru: Camposol profits surge 72% in Q3

A tripling of blueberry volume and a jump in avocado prices helped bring Camposol a record result for the period.

October 26 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 42, 2016

The supply of South American blueberries in the U.S. market in week 42 was 50% higher year-on-year.

October 26 , 2016

U.S.: I Love Produce brings Chinese Fuji apples under 'eat brighter!' label

The move builds on a doubling of Asian pear imports under the Eat Brighter scheme.

October 26 , 2016

U.S.: Mangoes may not fit with year-round deal philosophy, says importer

Nissa Pierson of Crespo Organics says Mexican mangoes never tasted so good as this year, setting the bar very high for South American suppliers.

October 26 , 2016

South Africa: Major table grape packhouse to be built through new JV

Two growers have teamed up to plant a range of proprietary varieties across 140 hectares in the Western Cape.

October 26 , 2016

Chile scores Chinese nectarine market access

First it was Australia. Now another Southern Hemisphere fruit exporter has gained access to the lucrative Chinese nectarine market.

October 25 , 2016

Del Monte faces delays in Panama banana production investment

There is currently an 'agreement in principle' between Panama and Del Monte, under which the company will invest at least US$100 million over seven years.

October 25 , 2016

Russia ends produce ban on Bosnia and Herzegovina

Rosselkhoznadzor cited "high phytosanitary risk" last August when the ban was imposed on fruit and vegetable imports.

October 25 , 2016

Colombian blueberry production set for expansion

With Argentina soon to receive protocols to ship plants to Colombia, one company believes the small industry is about to undergo major development.

October 25 , 2016