South Africa forecasts positive season for table grape volumes

Table grape production in South Africa is anticipated to follow normal trends as they remain consistent with previous numbers.

October 18 , 2019

U.S.: Albertsons shows new sales momentum in Q2

As Albertsons and its new CEO finalize a strategy, it appears there’s new operating and financial momentum to the business.

October 18 , 2019

U.S.: Eastern Broccoli Project on track to meet $100M goal

The Eastern Broccoli Project began in 2010 with the goal of growing a US$100m broccoli industry in the Eastern U.S. in 10 years.

October 18 , 2019

Argentine blueberries: High hopes for season as Chinese buyers visit

The Argentine Blueberry Committee reports on a successful start to the season and gives market predictions.

October 18 , 2019

Plum pox disease 'eradicated in the U.S.'

The USDA held a ceremony earlier today to proclaim that states previously impacted by the disease are not longer affected.

October 17 , 2019

Does kiwifruit help you sleep? Major study to find out

Massey University researcher Alex Kanon plans to spend the next three years investigating exactly what it is about kiwifruit that helps with sleep.

October 17 , 2019

Naturipe launches new jumbo raspberry variety

The Pacific Centennial is a jumbo, new raspberry variety that is both firm and sweet. It was bred in the Pacific Berry Breeding program.

October 17 , 2019

U.S.: California's Wonderful pomegranate crop forecast lower

The Pomegranate Council notes the beginning of Wonderful pomegranate harvest and gives insight to projected state of this season's harvest.

October 17 , 2019

European avocado consumption growth could slow, expert warns

Speaking at the World Avocado Congress held in Colombia in September, a researcher explained that two of the largest European avocado markets that have been driving much of the impressive growth over the last decade could see per-capita consumption level off.

October 17 , 2019

Chile forecasts record cherry crop for 2019-20

Although the Chilean cherry industry has forecast record volumes, the original number was even higher at 220,000MT.

October 16 , 2019