Calavo's Q4 caps off "outstanding year", with CEO confident of strong 2020

Overall in the fiscal year 2019, Calavo's net income rose by 14% to US$36.6 million, while revenues rose by 10% to a record US$1.2bn.

December 19 , 2019

Strategies in selling the concept of vertical farming - Sweden's Grönska gives insight

One day, farming might not require specific knowledge and streamlined labor in vertical farms could result in a "McDonald's style" operation for extra-efficient urban farms. Swedish Grönska tells us about its strategies.

December 19 , 2019

South African table grape forecast cut following "unusual" northern rains

In its second crop estimate, industry body the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) said exports would likely end up between 59.55m and 66.3m cartons.

December 18 , 2019

EU citrus production expected to drop, prompting import rise

Due to heavy rains in critical regions in Spain and Italy, the USDA reports that EU citrus production is expected down, with the orange category hit the hardest.

December 18 , 2019

Chilean avocados close in on Australian market access

An Australian Government report has recommended Chilean avocados be permitted market access if certain requirements are met.

December 17 , 2019

T&G Global to acquire domestic fresh produce division of Freshmax NZ

T&G Global says the move will boost its New Zealand business, is in line with its growth strategy, and will benefit growers, customers and the wider industry.

December 16 , 2019

Chilean table grapes: Industry expects lower exports amid drought

Chilean table grape industry representatives gave us insight on the current social crisis, drought mitigation and new seedless varieties in the works.

December 16 , 2019

U.S. and China agree to initial trade deal

The announcement - confirmed by both sides - makes a significant de-escalation in the protracted trade war that has had a huge impact on U.S. fruit exports to a key market.

December 13 , 2019

U.S. mango market sees "more volume and more variety"

"We're seeing a lot more mangoes from different parts of the world," said the National Mango Board. A representative provided us advice for retailers and gave insight to the upcoming Mexican import season.