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.: 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

Stonefruit and kiwifruit led EU import growth rates in 2015

Several fruit categories showed strong import rises in the EU last year, while arrivals dropped sharply for pineapples and pome fruit.

February 23 , 2016

U.S.: FNV brand aims to go national in mid-2016

The team behind an overarching fruit and veggie brand believe a national campaign could generate nine million new consumers.

February 23 , 2016

Lower prices for Greek kiwifruit due to smaller sizing, oversupply

Sales of Greek kiwifruit are gathering pace as the export season heads into its most important phase.

February 22 , 2016