U.S.: California port's ag exports rise despite tariffs

Farm good shipments in 2019's first four months increased 12% over last year, with ag exports to China up 5%, despite the nations' escalating trade war, said the Port.

June 10 , 2019

The Philippines overwhelmed by millions-strong mango surplus after El Niño

The Philippines' agriculture department has launched a new marketing campaign for locals and also aims to increase exports in order to shift its two million kg surplus of mangoes.

June 10 , 2019

Colombia's blueberry industry "developing quite well", says association

The country currently has 450 hectares planted and hopes to expand with an additional 1,500 hectares in the next two years, says Colombian blueberry group.

June 10 , 2019

Sinclair launches compostable labels for fresh produce

Beyond this achievement, Sinclair says it plans to continue to invest in reducing its environmental impact and achieving its vision for a more sustainable business and future.

June 07 , 2019

Mexico to export record-breaking table grape volume by end of June

Initially, Mexico's table grape campaign saw a late start and a light crop, yet volume is expected to more than triple at the end of June, said AALPUM.

June 05 , 2019

Greenyard sells Hungarian facility

Belgium-based multinational has announced that it has completed the sale of Greenyard Frozen Hungary to Roger & Roger

June 03 , 2019

LPS19: Despite challenges, Britain and Holland's fresh produce relationship remains strong

Dutch companies eager to maintain robust ties with the UK, no matter what Brexit and the political future bring. "The best way to move forward is to find solutions for the new reality."

June 03 , 2019

Pioneering South African dragon fruit venture builds momentum

The first volumes of trademarked varieties marketed under the Amorentia Sweet Dragon Fruit brand were sold on the domestic market this past summer season, and inaugural exports to Europe could take place in the coming months.

June 03 , 2019

Amazon teams up with Japanese supermarket chain to sell fresh produce online

Life is the first of the Eastern nation's supermarkets to offer customers a range of fresh produce through Amazon Japan's Prime Now platform, to be delivered in as little as two hours, says the e-commerce giant.

May 31 , 2019

Seedless lemon brand LemonGold launches in South Africa

The new LemonGold brand, which follows in the footsteps of the globally successful ClemenGold mandarin brand, will launch in one of South Africa’s high-end retailers in June.

May 30 , 2019