South Africa: Citrus industry generates US$1.4B in export revenue despite challenges

The country, which has packed 126-million cartons of citrus fruit for export globally, remains the second-largest global exporter of citrus fruit.

November 28 , 2019

Number of illnesses rises in E. coli outbreak linked to Salinas romaine

Meanwhile, the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has said that the FDA's Friday announcement is "being met with frustration and heartbreak by California lettuce farmers".

November 26 , 2019

Westfalia eyes Colombian avocado growth over coming years

Westfalia Fruit is planning to ramp up production of avocados from Colombia over the coming years, amid expectations the country will become a major supplier to the U.S. and other world markets.

November 25 , 2019

EU avocado market: Large Hass to remain scarce amid strong green-skinned demand

Importers give us their perspective on the European avocado market, which has marked a sharp contrast to last year and which could remain relatively undersupplied for the near future.

November 22 , 2019

World Citrus Organization: "Solid" preparations underway amid plans for broad agenda

The World Citrus Organization has widespread support and is developing a roadmap of six key areas to focus on to benefit the industry globally.

November 20 , 2019

Accelerated transition to imported table grapes expected in North America

Representatives of three companies give us their expectations for the transition to imported table grapes.

November 18 , 2019

Dole expands in India with new partnership

"India for us remains a very strategic market,” says Dole Packaged Foods Worldwide about expansion plans and a new partnership in the country.

November 15 , 2019

Ecuadorian bananas: European market 'no longer profitable'

The head of Ecuador's banana growers' association also spoke about this season's recently announced minimum price, which he said reflects technical issues such as preventing the entry of TR4 from Colombia.

November 14 , 2019

U.S. avocado imports jump from all LatAm origins through Q3

Over the nine-month period, total U.S. avocado imports from the region rose by 20% year-on-year from US$1.7bn to US$2bn.

November 13 , 2019

Sensitivity to bitter tastes may be why some people eat fewer vegetables

Vegetables can be "unpleasantly bitter" for people who have a certain gene and this could explain why some eat fewer veggies than others, says new study.

November 12 , 2019