Argentina: Blueberry prices in U.S. hit by heavy Peruvian volumes, says industry rep

The season also saw lower exports than originally forecast as well as the first-ever shipments to China, which in January agreed to lower tariffs for Argentine blueberries.

January 24 , 2019

Egypt: Produce exporter finds success on thriving domestic e-commerce market

A mango and pomegranate producer launched a B2C online shop in June last year, providing Egyptians with export-grade fruit and vegetables that had traditionally been sent abroad.

January 24 , 2019

India: After slow start, table grape industry gears up for higher volume season in Europe

Indian table grape exports to Europe are set to ramp up over the next couple of weeks, amid expectations that shipments to the market could increase by up to 10% this season.

January 24 , 2019

Mexican mango season to get underway with Ataulfo variety

Crespo Organic foresees a "very empty" pipeline of mangoes by the time the Tommy Atkins variety starts in March.

January 24 , 2019

U.S.: Pink Lady set for 'continued growth' despite volume setback this season

In addition, the introduction of a new, earlier maturing cultivar has also driven new plantings across the U.S. and Canada.

January 23 , 2019

South African table grape shippers feel knock-on effects of high U.S. stocks

The South African table grape industry has been enjoying better growing conditions this year with higher water availability and good crops expected in most regions, but an industry representative has said conditions so far have been "tough" in the country's leading markets.

January 23 , 2019

"Excellent" movement for U.S. apples in domestic market

However, shipments to Mexico are down by nearly a quarter due to tariffs, while the threat of increased duties from India has slowed trade.

January 23 , 2019

Colombia: Westfalia and Agricom open biggest avocado packhouse

With the new facility, the joint entity will reportedly be able to export 9,000MT annually from the country.

January 23 , 2019

Inaugural Global Grape Summit will take place in London this June

The commercially focused, one-day event will be held in conjunction with The London Produce Show and Conference, serving as a meeting point for table grape industry leaders.

January 22 , 2019

MobyMart staffless stores to expand in China, with U.S. and European entries in pipeline

Co-founder of Moby's on-the-go formats says, 'what we’re doing, as far as I know, no one else is doing ... one person in one day can operate eight to 10 stores depending on how spread out they are.'

January 22 , 2019