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Giumarra announces fourth season of kiwiberries from New Zealand

February 25 , 2019

NZ: Seeka's profits soar in 2018 as kiwifruit volumes rebound

The positive result came in spite of some challenges in Australia - such as the detection of Psa in one of its orchards - and in the banana business.
February 25 , 2019

Peruvian transport sector strike ends after six days

ADEX praised both sides for reaching an agreement but said that the agro-export figure of US$400 for February would have been higher were it not for the strike.
February 25 , 2019

Bayer faces second U.S. trial over alleged Roundup cancer risk

The federal trial comes six months after the company’s share price was rocked by a US$289 million verdict in California state court.
February 25 , 2019

Chilean kiwifruit production to drop this season

However, an industry representative noted that Greek kiwifruit volumes are much lower than the previous season, which should lead to improved market conditions.
February 25 , 2019

Autumn Crisp and Adora Seedless driving Sun World's global growth

In an interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Sun World Innovations president David Marguleas also spoke about the importance of the upcoming and "long overdue" Global Grape Summit, which he said is a 'must-attend' for anyone engaged in the global grape supply chain.
February 25 , 2019

LGS Specialty Sales reports "strong" Moroccan W. Murcott season

Following the completion of a successful Moroccan clementine season, the company is expecting a steady supply of W. Murcotts through the end of April.
February 25 , 2019

India: IG International sees rising blueberry sales in urban areas

The company is importing numerous varieties of the superfruit and selling them at 2000 rupees (US$28) per kilogram.
February 25 , 2019

NZ: Fourth fruit fly found in Auckland

New Zealand authorities have found a second Facialis fruit fly in a surveillance trap in the Auckland suburb of Ōtara, with two Queensland fruit flies also having been detected.
February 22 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 7, 2019

The U.S. market saw declines in blueberry and stonefruit prices in week 7, but the white seedless table grape market was performing well.
February 22 , 2019