Egyptian table grape exports to rise by 13 percent

The higher estimates exports would come amid a 2.5 percent rise in commercial production to 1.42 million MT, driven by favorable weather conditions, new technologies, and growing demand.

December 11 , 2020

Spain: Valencian citrus sector concerned by warehouse worker strike

The Valencian Association of Farmers expresses concern over an upcoming citrus warehouse strike, claiming it will harm citrus growers at a crucial moment.

December 11 , 2020

Wish Farms expands Florida strawberry farm acreage

While the new farmland being used this season is over 90 percent of the Sweet Sensation strawberry variety, several rows are dedicated to 100 new variety and seedling trials.

December 11 , 2020

Avocado consumption "off the charts" - WAO

Avocado consumption in Europe and the U.S. is reaching record levels despite an initial drop from Covid-19 and the fruit is expected to experience an increase in sales worldwide.

December 09 , 2020

Why ASTRA fruit peeling machines are so special

ASTRA Inc. is an innovative Japanese peeler developer, famous for its unique ‘Peeler blade’ technology which it says is superior to the competition.

December 09 , 2020

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

Peruvian protests: 'Normal operations to resume' after protests, harvest delays - AGAP

"As a consequence, harvest and packing of table grapes, blueberries and asparagus were delayed for a few days and are now expected to return to projected levels of export," AGAP said on Sunday.

December 07 , 2020

Peruvian farmworker protests: Harvests hindered as exporter says 'grapes are going bad'

The demonstrations in Peru spread north into key agricultural areas of the Andes, hindering harvests of some crops, crippling transport of produce and leaving at least one dead, Reuters reported.

December 04 , 2020

Exotic fruit to drive growth in reefer shipping trade

Thanks to new technology that is lengthening potential shipping distances and opening up new markets where discretionary spend is rising, trade of exotic fruits like avocados and mangoes is expected to soar.

December 04 , 2020

EU and U.S. avocado markets have room for growth - Camposol

U.S and EU avocado markets could at least double in upcoming years, but it will be necessary to increase supply while maintaining prices

December 04 , 2020