Sweeki Green kiwifruit season starts in Chile, holds promise for foreign markets

With high hopes for its green kiwifruit brand, the Origine Group consortium plans to sell 2,000MT of Italian fruit and the same volume again from its Chilean members.

April 03 , 2019

South Africa: Jupiter Group upgrades practices, facilities for improved citrus harvest

The company is minimizing the aggressive de-greening process on Star Ruby Grapefruit and improving its packhouse and equipment for better citrus harvests.

April 03 , 2019

U.K.: Asda overtakes Sainsbury's as second-largest supermarket

The Walmart-owned group managed to increase its market share to 15.4% in the 12 weeks to March 24, according to figures from Kantar.

April 02 , 2019

Australia: Queensland govt boosts TR4 funding, calls for banana industry cost-sharing

The state government has granted over US$8 million in funding to aid the TR4 Management and Containment Program, but has asked that the banana industry help manage costs starting this July.

April 02 , 2019

Blueberry uptick drives Camposol's strong performance in 2018

The Peruvian multinational posted a 20% rise in EBITDA in 2018, thanks largely to an 80% increase in blueberry volumes.

April 02 , 2019

United Fresh: Proposed U.S.-Mexico border shutdown would create "economic uncertainty"

It says that because of the large reassignment of CBP officers, importers and exporters should expect to see “a slowdown in the processing of trade” along the U.S.-Mexico border for an unspecified period.

April 02 , 2019

U.S.: Autumn Glory apples gain ground in February while conventional pears trump organic

Superfresh's proprietary apple variety grew more than four-fold in dollar sales and more than five-fold in volume, according to IRI Freshlook data.

April 02 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: Mexico helps make America grape again

Luis Aragón of Agronometrics says that with the U.S. market set to start its seasonal price climb at any instant and with Mexico heralding a massive amount of product over the horizon, we should pay very close attention to both supply and effective availability.

April 02 , 2019

U.S.: California cherry season to arrive later than last year, says Stemilt

The company says the ideal loading time for California cherries will be May 20 - June 20, making Memorial Day a great opportunity for the first promotions of the season.

April 02 , 2019

U.S.: APHIS publishes Colombian mango import PRA

If approved, U.S. importers would be able to source from one of Latin America's biggest mango-growing countries.

April 01 , 2019