Mucci Farms acquires Orangeline Farms

Aside from the Orangeline acquisition, North America-based produce company Mucci also announced "aggressive" expansion plans in Canada and the U.S.

August 21 , 2019

New Tray Tipper automates fruit delivery into KATO260 blueberry sorter

March 12 , 2019

Chile: Fedefruta chief briefs Senate on hail damage

Jorge Valenzuela recently told the Senate Agriculture Committee about the actions being taken to help the affected producers.

December 13 , 2018

Spain: Ag organizations call for protest amid citrus industry 'crisis'

AVA-ASAJA says that a combination of factors including poor market conditions and weather have caused losses of around €163 million (US$195 million).

December 06 , 2018

Australia: USDA forecasts 18% rise in table grape production

It attributed the increase to more favorable weather conditions, higher yields and a larger harvest area.

November 26 , 2018

U.S.: Sheehan Genetics to start licensing grape varieties directly

The owner of the Sheegene collection of grape varieties has announced that its long-standing U.S. exclusivity agreement with Williams Nurseries has expired.

November 16 , 2018

Peru: Table grape exports set to increase 7%, says USDA

The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service estimated that exports would also rise by 7%.

October 29 , 2018

U.S: Cornell launches new table grape variety

This is the first table grape released by the New York-based university's program in 20 years.

October 22 , 2018

U.S. Northwest boosts Williams pear forecast amid high packout

However, there is concern that numerous tariffs on U.S. apples could lead to greater competition domestically and abroad.

September 07 , 2018

Chilean avocado delegation visits Europe to allay water usage concerns

At a recent press conference held following negative reports of the industry in European media outlets, an industry representative also forecast a 20% rise in production this coming season.

July 05 , 2018