U.S.: Port of Virginia now open for South American perishable produce

The development follows the successful completion of the USDA's Southeast In-Transit Cold Treatment Pilot program, which trialed shipments of Peruvian, Argentine and Uruguayan fruit.

February 28 , 2019

Brazil blocks market access for Argentine pome fruit

Brazil has closed its border to apple and pears originating in the Argentine provinces of Río Negro y Neuquén over numerous pest detections in shipments entering the country.

February 28 , 2019

NZ: T&G Global's profits drop despite revenue rise in "challenging" year

New Zealand's largest fruit company said it experienced poor growing conditions for domestic apples, Australian cherries, and Peruvian table grapes, but highlighted the strong growth of its Jazz and Envy brands globally.

February 27 , 2019

Australia: Costa Group upbeat for 2019 despite profit dip

Australia's largest fruit and vegetable company is progressing well with its numerous domestic and international expansion plans and has noted "solid price recovery" in February across its categories from the earlier challenging period.

February 27 , 2019

Chinese cherry grower kicks off domestic season

A producer in the northern Hebei province says he is currently fetching around 200RMB (US$30) per half kilo for his cherries, with the season expected to run until August.

February 27 , 2019

U.S.: Del Rey Avocado expands in Southern California

The recently purchased warehouse facility will add 43,000 square feet of cold storage and ripening rooms to the existing footprint in San Diego County.

February 27 , 2019

Roundup trial: Judge threatens to 'shut down' cancer patient's lawyer

Discussions about Monsanto’s alleged influence on government regulators and cancer research have been banned from the federal trial taking place in San Francisco this week.

February 26 , 2019

Greenyard's fresh sales struggle in Q3 amid "fierce retail competition"

The Belgium-based multinational said that pricing showed a negative trend across many of its categories, with a volume decline seen on fruits including bananas, apples, grapes and stonefruit.

February 26 , 2019

Grapa awards Jupiter Group ARRA table grape exclusivity in India in "unprecedented move"

“I truly believe the development of the ARRA varieties will positively change the demand for Indian grapes and bring the market into its own as a key supply in the annual table grape supply calendar."

February 26 , 2019

Pears in Charts: Recent pricing pushed below previous years' levels

Chile and Argentina are entering into a U.S. market that has seen higher volumes result in prices being on average 14% lower year-on-year since October.

February 26 , 2019