Mexican table grape exports to resume growth trend following drop, says industry rep

The head of the Table Grape Growers Association of Mexico also said that more than half a million boxes should be produced in Jalisco this season, with the harvests already having started.

April 06 , 2019

ALDI announces massive cuts to plastic packaging, renewed focus on sustainability

The supermarket giant has pledged to reform its packaging procedures and labeling practices with a number of environmentally-friendly initiatives, set to be carried out over the next few years. 

April 05 , 2019

India: Maharashtra table grape exports surge 20% this season, could break record

Exports are likely to surpass the previous year’s level as there is a rise in the output of export-quality grapes this year, following conducive weather in key growing areas of Maharashtra.

April 05 , 2019

U.S.: Michigan Apple Committee funds new research projects

In hopes of improving its industry, the board has approved new 11 research projects to study multiple angles of apple production and sales. 

April 05 , 2019

South Africa: Maluma Symposium has 'become a highlight on global avocado calendar'

An organizer of the variety-specific two-day event says Maluma is now reaching an"inevitable production scale where market resistance is becoming less and less".

April 05 , 2019

NZ: Seasonal labor shortage declared for Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry

As of today, overseas visitors can apply to vary the conditions of their visitor visa to allow up to six weeks of seasonal work in kiwifruit in the major production region.

April 04 , 2019

U.S. citrus production 'rebounding from previous-year lows', says USDA report

The crop is forecast to be up 31% this season, reflecting an expectation for expanded production in all major commodities, except lemons, and overall larger crops in the four major producing states.

April 04 , 2019

Huge increase in Chilean D'Agen plum exports to China leads to market collapse

The plum variety has traditionally been sold on the processed market, but exports of fresh fruit to China have increased dramatically over the last couple of years.

April 04 , 2019

U.S. labor hearing tackles produce industry challenges

After “Securing the Future of American Agriculture” hearing, US committee is commended for its solution-oriented stance in ensuring the produce industry has the legal workforce it needs.

April 03 , 2019

U.S.: Border closure threat sends Mexican Hass avocado prices through the roof

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to close the southern border are proving to be a windfall for Mexican avocado producers, with prices up 34% on Tuesday and remaining unchanged on Wednesday.

April 03 , 2019