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

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

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

Del Monte expecting "a lot of added value" from global investments, says CEO

Mohammed Abu-Ghazaleh also said he expects the pineapple market to "rationalize" this year following a period of supply outstripping demand, and spoke about the company's increasing penetration into the avocado market.

February 20 , 2019

France raises minimum food resale prices, limits supermarket promotions

The aim of the new regulations brought in this year is to rebalance trade relations for the benefit of farmers’ income, according to a government minister.

February 18 , 2019

U.S.: California expecting smallest avocado crop in a decade

Two other major players in the global avocado market during the same period - Peru and South Africa - are also expecting year-on-year declines in production this coming season.

February 18 , 2019

Peru expecting drop in avocado volume but longer season in 2019

In addition, new plantings in the north of the country are expected to extend the season by around one month at the front end, and and the country's volume is anticipated to be more evenly spread out this year.

February 15 , 2019

Higher prices of Ecuadorian bananas lead Germany to favor Central America

The minimum price set by the Ecuadorian Government in October has been the key factor in a sharp drop in exports to Germany this year.

February 14 , 2019

Capespan launches integrated logistics service provider

Having invested heavily into its logistics operations over the last four years, the company will now group together its entire infrastructure into a separately managed business.

February 12 , 2019

Naturipe targets millennials and Gen Z with rebrand

The world's largest blueberry producer will this month start to roll out a new logo, packaging, and in-store merchandising in grocery stores across the U.S. and Canada.