Blueberries in Charts: Chilean blueberries see lowest prices in 20 years, are the industry's good days long gone?

Industry representatives say that it's time to face the "inevitability" that the market just isn't what it was twenty years ago, despite booming volumes.

February 11 , 2020

Australian veggie exports jump, proving more valuable than ever in 2019

Onions were critical to export growth for the Australian vegetable industry, increasing 67% in value as producers sent more volumes to Europe, said AUSVEG.

February 11 , 2020

Chile: Table grape industry announces two new commercial varieties

The two red seedless varieties await commercial rollout, a researcher for the program tells us it's a step for "maintaining competitive edge" in markets.

February 11 , 2020

Oppy reveals sustainable sugar-based packaging

A new, plastic-free, tree-free packaging was introduced for the company's kiwifruit brand, something Oppy says is part of a bigger plan for sustainability.

February 10 , 2020

Innovation of the year awarded to Yoom tomato, Fruit Logistica 2020

The Yoom tomato changes color depending on the light, making it a unique pick for Fruit Logistica 2020's innovation award.

February 10 , 2020

Peruvian blueberry exports rose 50% in 2019

ADEX explains why key markets - the U.S. and the Netherlands - saw increased Peruvian blueberry imports, while exports to China rose 112%.

February 10 , 2020

French Carrefour in talks to acquire Brazilian Makro

The French retailer's Brazilian branch is thought to be in talks for a deal worth US$1.2 billion for the Brazilian retailer.

February 10 , 2020

Wonderful Citrus "poised for very bright future" despite industry challenges, says new president

Zak Laffite, who took over the role from David Krauss in January, said the citrus industry's "not in an easy place right now", but he is confident Wonderful Citrus will continue to thrive.

February 10 , 2020

European organic produce project reports "impressive results" for first year

Campaign to support Italian organic produce annnounces success in first year, reporting specifics of European markets accross Italy, Germany and France.

February 10 , 2020

U.S.: Hy-Vee cuts hours, makes changes

Midwestern grocery retailer announces that its stores will no longer be open 24/7, one of the various changes in its stores in past months.

February 07 , 2020