OZblu announces exclusive global deal with renowned blueberry expert

The commercial agreement with the industry's highly sought-out "thought leader" Sebastián Ochoa Münzenmayer is part of the corporation's scheme to expand its international presence.

April 29 , 2019

U.S. sweet potatoes target greater U.K. consumption via health and usage campaign

Although household penetration is at 45%, annual sweet potato sales only make up 5% of the total potato market in the UK.

April 26 , 2019

Dalian Yidu chief wins visionary award at Global Cherry Summit 2019

Liu Zhi, the general manager and founder of Chinese importer and logistics company, Dalian Yidu, has won the Cherry Visionary Award at the international event taking place today in Chile.

April 25 , 2019

Kiwifruit in Charts: With stocks at five-year high, how will prices fare for Chile?

Chile is forecasting lower production than last year, but with higher stocks of Italian fruit in the U.S. market at the moment it is likely the market will remain stable with lower year-on-year prices over the coming weeks.

April 23 , 2019

Canada: BC Tree Fruits' new CEO outlines plans to be 'change-agent in the marketplace'

Todd McMyn's plans include a renewed focus on improving transparency and efficiency in operations, strengthening relationships with orchardists and customers, and implementing the best technological advances.

April 18 , 2019

Global Grape Summit announces stellar lineup of panelists and insightful sessions

The commercially focused, one-day event that will be held in conjunction with The London Produce Show and Conference also announces several forward-looking and thought-provoking educational sessions exploring a range of topics, including the consumer response to new varieties and how the industry will evolve over the next decade.

April 15 , 2019

Peru gears up for first mandarin exports to Japan

Nakahara Shigehito of the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture (MAFF) visited mandarin orchards and packhouses between April 1-5, as part of the world plan agreed by the two countries.

April 10 , 2019

South Africa: Maluma Symposium has 'become a highlight on global avocado calendar'

An organizer of the variety-specific two-day event says Maluma is now reaching an"inevitable production scale where market resistance is becoming less and less".

April 05 , 2019

South Africa: Jupiter Group upgrades practices, facilities for improved citrus harvest

The company is minimizing the aggressive de-greening process on Star Ruby Grapefruit and improving its packhouse and equipment for better citrus harvests.

April 03 , 2019

U.K.: Asda overtakes Sainsbury's as second-largest supermarket

The Walmart-owned group managed to increase its market share to 15.4% in the 12 weeks to March 24, according to figures from Kantar.

April 02 , 2019