NZ: T&G launches fresh produce charity for struggling families

T&G has launched a new charity to provide lower-income families with fresh produce from its domestic division and growing partners.

December 07 , 2020

Colombia aims to fill global lime market gaps and offer ‘flexibility’ to U.S.

Colombia's lime industry is on track to becoming an "exporter of sizeable volume", says industry authority as the farms reach their production phase.

December 04 , 2020

Kenyan avocado exports see price spike

Export prices for a four kg pack of avocados rose Sh800 (US$7) in November, which is a 33 percent increase year-on-year.

December 01 , 2020

South Africa: Hortgro 'concerned' by blueberry IP rights dispute

The umbrella association for the pome fruit and stone fruit industries said that such public disputes could impact the broader standing of South Africa as a respected and trustworthy global partner.

December 01 , 2020

Canada: Baby spinach recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

The recalled products have been sold in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick and may have been distributed in other Atlantic provinces.

November 30 , 2020

Peruvian lime exports threatened by drought ahead of peak season

Peruvian limes may suffer from a shortage in the coming season if the rain continues to hold off, which could lead to price rises.

November 30 , 2020

U.S. begins transition to South American table grapes amid expectations of larger volumes

John Pandol, special project director of Pandol Bros, spoke about how the end of the California deal was looking and what is needed for the heavier-volume Chilean and Peruvian grapes to fit in well to the U.S. market.

November 26 , 2020

South African table grapes off to slow start

This year so far exports have only gone to the EU and the UK, whereas last year there had already been exports to Canada, South East Asia and Africa.

November 24 , 2020

Colombia: Cocaine discovery in avocado exports bound for Europe

Police found 1.5 metric tons (MT) of cocaine camouflaged within boxes of export avocados in the port city of Buenaventura.

November 23 , 2020

OZblu blueberry seizures: United Exports and Rossouw Farming Group reach agreement

The two shipments of blueberries that had been seized over recent weeks were released this week by Dutch Authorities, but the two sides disagree as to whether the deal represents a victory for growers.

November 18 , 2020