China opens for Portuguese table grape imports

Neighboring Spain received the final green light to export table grapes to China just earlier this month, but exporters say logistical challenges will limit trade.

September 24 , 2019

VPC: The new corporate image for the Vidaurri family companies

The group of companies across 13 countries in the Americas is now unified under a single brand that is highly efficient and trend-driven, operates a global and integrated distribution network, and is marking its presence at the vanguard of regional produce industries.

September 23 , 2019

"German market breakthrough": Greenyard expands retailer partnership

Their relationship will become a "long-term, vertically integrated and transparent" in produce, facilitated by a dedicated operating unit.

September 23 , 2019

African banana producers urge EU to maintain tariffs on LatAm

ACP countries have been losing market share for the last decade. They attribute this to the EU's 2009 decision to progressively reduce tariffs for Latin American countries. 

September 23 , 2019

Harnessing 'junk' tomato genes could help speed-breed improved crops

Once dismissed as 'junk DNA' that served no purpose, a family of 'jumping genes' has the potential to accelerate crop breeding for improved traits.

September 23 , 2019

Kroger first U.S. retailer to take Apeel avocados nationwide

It will also introduce two new produce categories, Apeel asparagus and Apeel limes, through a pilot in its Cincinnati market this fall.

September 18 , 2019

Judge throws out lawsuits alleging Chiquita funded Colombian massacres

The judge reportedly said that the families can't definitively link their loved ones' deaths to the paramilitary group or Chiquita.

September 17 , 2019

U.S.: Target makes biggest private-label bet on grocery

Target, which only entered into the grocery space a little over a decade ago, is hoping to capitalize on the excellent growth it has been seeing in the division.

September 17 , 2019

Pears in Charts: USA Pears CEO on two interesting factors this season

USA Pears CEO Kevin Moffitt provides some interesting insights about production dynamics in Oregon and Washington, as well as competition with California grapes

September 17 , 2019

Mission Produce announces "staggering" growth plans in Colombia

The company provides specifics on how many more hectares it plans to plant in Colombia, where it expects its production will ramp up over the next two years.

September 16 , 2019