Global Grape Summit wrap-up part three: What is needed to be successful in the future?

This third part will feature two future-focused sessions - one on how to win with new varieties through optimum marketing strategies, and another on what the industry could look like 10 years from now and what companies need to do to be successful.

June 13 , 2019

Fall Creek opens blueberry nursery in South Africa, welcomes new regional director

“Fall Creek is investing in a South Africa nursery to serve the blueberry industry’s growth needs in the RSA and Sub-Saharan Africa region,” says COO. 

June 12 , 2019

Driscoll's introduces two "high-flavor" berries for summer

The company says this limited-edition collection of berries is the first in a series of the company's offerings, created by the company's own research and development team - The Joy Makers.

June 12 , 2019

Global Grape Summit wrap-up part two: Consumer response to new varieties

This second part of the Global Grape Summit wrap-up will feature a session on the consumer response to new varieties, which included a panel made up of industry experts as well as a presentation on trends in the U.K. market.

June 12 , 2019

Generating added value in the avocado industry

With avocado production having risen significantly over recent years, the industrialization and transformation of the fruit have become an important alternative for many growers.

June 12 , 2019

After Trump drops tariff threat against Mexico, U.S. produce associations push for USMCA passage

Urging congress to ratify the USMCA, Western Growers said "Like NAFTA before it, the USMCA maintains zero-tariff treatment for all produce, a provision that led to the tripling of U.S. exports to Mexico over the past 25 years."

June 12 , 2019

Argentina to send increased blueberry volumes in second export season to China

Committee of Argentine Blueberries said it hopes to increase market opportunities in the Asian nation until China represents 20 or 25% of its production.

June 12 , 2019

U.S.: Feeding America and Collaborative for Fresh Produce team up to fight food waste

With Feeding America's investment, the Collaborative for Fresh Produce says it will partner with commercial farmers and food banks to hone a sustainable model meant to help the hungry.

June 11 , 2019

Global Grape Summit wrap-up part one: International panorama and spotlight on Peru

Part one of our Global Grape Summit coverage features presentations from Manuel José Alcaíno, President, Decofrut (Chile) and Alejandro Fuentes, General Manager, Agrícola Don Ricardo (Peru).

June 11 , 2019

Mexican tomato exports to U.S. fall due to 17.5% tariff

AMHPAC explains a guarantee is now required from exporters - if it does not cover the entire exported volume, it obliges them to send a smaller quantity. leading some companies to export half of what they would normally ship.

June 11 , 2019