Chile: Patagonian cherries enter market during lucrative window

Cherries grown in the prime conditions of Chile's far south are harvested as late as February, just as most growers in the country have wrapped up.

January 22 , 2019

China Navigation to acquire Hamburg Süd's bulk shipping business

The business operates from Hamburg, London, Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro with a chartered fleet of approximately 45 vessels in the segments.

January 22 , 2019

Fruit in Charts: The winners and losers of 2018 (Part 2 of 3)

Two fruits in particular stood out for their very high levels of year-on-year volume growth in 2018 in the U.S. market.

January 22 , 2019

Food safety expert Greg Komar joins the California LGMA staff

January 21 , 2019

Ecuadorian delegation to negotiate with Aldi over banana price cut

In October, the German-based discount supermarket chain announced controversial plans to reduce the price it pays for box of bananas by around US$1.

January 21 , 2019

U.K.: What the British apple growth target means for retailers and shoppers

English Apples & Pears is planning an increased home-grown supply of affordable, high-quality, tasty apples it says consumers want.

January 21 , 2019

Q&A: Camposol celebrates successful first year with blueberry brand

We caught up with CEO Jorge Ramirez to hear about how the brand has been received in key export markets, plans for the "very intense" next season, and expectations for when Peru will overtake Chile in blueberry exports.

January 21 , 2019

China: Higher prices of local apples slowing sales

Severe frosts during spring last year led to a huge reduction in apple production and even drove growers away from their farms.

January 21 , 2019

U.S.: Premium apple varieties "bucking the trend", says Oppy

Envy achieved the highest growth rate in the premium apple category in 2018, registering a 62% rise in volume and 44% in value.

January 21 , 2019

Peru: Table grape exports to Europe show strong recovery with industry volumes back on track

While year-on-year exports until week 1 to Asia were up 46% and to North America 12%, to Europe they were 100% higher.

January 18 , 2019