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

Brambles to sell IFCO RPC business for US$2.5B

The Australia-headquartered company plans to sell its IFCO reusable plastic containers (RPC) business to a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

February 25 , 2019

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