U.S.: "Extreme amount" of rain to soak California

Two important lemon- and avocado-growing regions are set to receive the greatest amount of rainfall.

January 15 , 2019

U.S.: Limoneira posts record revenues for 2018

CEO Harold Edward says he expects strong lemon pricing to continue throughout fiscal 2019, along with increased production across the business.

January 15 , 2019

Costa Rica: Pineapple plantations see rapid growth

The area covered by pineapple plantations was found to have increased by 16% from 2016 to 2017.

January 15 , 2019

China: Dongfang announces record citrus harvest

The major citrus producer is expecting a sharp uptick on its 2018 Navel orange volumes, and a minor rise for tangerines.

January 15 , 2019

Panama: Del Monte subsidiary to export first bananas in coming weeks

A batch of 4,000 boxes of fruit grown on a 'reactivated' plantation is due to be shipped to the U.S. market on Feb. 18.

January 15 , 2019

U.S.: Romaine safety not impacted by shutdown, says LGMA

The Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement says the industry has "significantly stepped up efforts" to improve safety following last year's outbreaks.

January 15 , 2019

Mexico: Pioneering project uses greenhouses, new growing methods to triple fig yields

Using a new variety, the method has also led the trees to produce fruit after just a few months while they are still very small.

January 14 , 2019

Brexit fallout could impact heavily on food suppliers, restaurants in UK

Borough Market managing director and Brindisa restaurant founder say there are a slew of potential pitfalls to consider regarding perishable items, especially in a no-deal scenario.

January 14 , 2019

U.S., EU blueberry market prices down amid greater Peruvian volumes

In addition, Peru has sent a higher proportion of fruit to the U.S. market this year and a lower proportion to the EU, while the situation is the reverse for Chile and Argentina.

January 14 , 2019

U.K.: Greenyard opens new ripening rooms as part of £2M investment program

The new facilities create an additional 160 pallet space capacity, which increases Greenyard’s overall ripening capacity to 452 pallet spaces.

January 12 , 2019