Del Monte swings to a loss in 2018

The company says the result is largely due to higher fruit and distribution costs across the business and lower banana sales volume.

February 19 , 2019

Unifrutti secures US$19M loan for Philippine banana expansion

The loan package is said to be the biggest-ever for farm development from the government-owned Development Bank of the Philippines.

February 19 , 2019

Argentine lemon production to "rebound", orange volumes to fall

A USDA report also noted last year's reinstatement of export taxes and reduction of export rebates on all fruits could offset the benefits of a sharp depreciation of the Argentine peso for the lemon industry.

February 19 , 2019

Indian table grapes hit by Russian market access problems over "technical issues"

The development comes during a season in which India is forecast to export record volumes of around 215,000MT.

February 18 , 2019

Washington Gala apples in new Mexican promotional campaign: "It's so you"

The campaign is taking place in a region of Mexico where the variety is perceived as an unripe or not fully colored red apple.

February 18 , 2019

France raises minimum food resale prices, limits supermarket promotions

The aim of the new regulations brought in this year is to rebalance trade relations for the benefit of farmers’ income, according to a government minister.

February 18 , 2019

Chinese New Year reverses sluggish apple sales

The world's leading apple grower experienced severe frosts during the spring last year, which led to a 30% year-on-year drop in volumes and a huge drop in sales as a result.

February 18 , 2019

U.S.: California expecting smallest avocado crop in a decade

Two other major players in the global avocado market during the same period - Peru and South Africa - are also expecting year-on-year declines in production this coming season.

February 18 , 2019

New Covent Garden scoops up award as U.K.'s best wholesale market

Covent Garden Market Authority receives high marks at Great British Market Awards for its work with traders, support of young people and charities and its ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment

February 16 , 2019

Peru expecting drop in avocado volume but longer season in 2019

In addition, new plantings in the north of the country are expected to extend the season by around one month at the front end, and and the country's volume is anticipated to be more evenly spread out this year.

February 15 , 2019