U.S.: Mexican avocado prices jump after Trump's tariff threat

One gauge of the Hass variety from Michoacan, the heartland of Mexican avocado production, increased 3.7% on Monday - its highest price since August 2017, says Bloomberg.

June 04 , 2019

Jupiter awards Sahyadri Farms exclusive ARRA table grape production rights in India

The development follows February’s announcement on exclusive ARRA production and marketing rights being awarded to the Jupiter Group by Grapa Varieties.

June 04 , 2019

London gears up for Global Grape Summit tomorrow

The final preparations are currently underway for the first-ever Global Grape Summit, which will take place tomorrow in conjunction with the London Produce Show and Conference.

June 04 , 2019

Oranges in Charts: Florida's volumes fall while Chile's rise

June 04 , 2019

CRISPR-Cas technology precisely improves plants

The CRISPR system is more exact than the typical selective breeding method, and can be used to make adjustments that are similar to spontaneous natural changes, say Wageningen scientists.

June 04 , 2019

Greenyard sells Hungarian facility

Belgium-based multinational has announced that it has completed the sale of Greenyard Frozen Hungary to Roger & Roger

June 03 , 2019

Dole trucks attacked in Honduras as protests build

Some 30 Dole trucks were burned and looted as part of the escalating protests against U.S.-allied Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez in recent weeks, said Reuters.

June 03 , 2019

LPS19: Despite challenges, Britain and Holland's fresh produce relationship remains strong

Dutch companies eager to maintain robust ties with the UK, no matter what Brexit and the political future bring. "The best way to move forward is to find solutions for the new reality."

June 03 , 2019

Pioneering South African dragon fruit venture builds momentum

The first volumes of trademarked varieties marketed under the Amorentia Sweet Dragon Fruit brand were sold on the domestic market this past summer season, and inaugural exports to Europe could take place in the coming months.

June 03 , 2019

Trump's tariff threat against Mexico to cost U.S. consumers, jeopardize USMCA

The tariff increase could mean U.S. consumers pay an extra US$3 billion for avocados, tomatoes, mangos and other fruits and vegetables, as well as threaten USMCA negotiations, warns the FPAA.

June 02 , 2019