An "unprecedented catastrophe": Spanish crops destroyed covering more than 300,000ha

The agricultural losses from what is considered to be the worst storm to hit eastern Spain in more than a century are expected to top €100 million in the region of Valencia alone. Citrus, table grapes and vegetables are among the hardest hit.

September 16 , 2019

Spain: Ag group declares 'catastrophe' after torrential rain and flooding

A cold snap brought heavy rain, floods and a tornado to the Balearic Islands and Spain's eastern coast, causing widespread damage to farmland.

September 13 , 2019

California Navel crop to fall 7% in 2019-20

Of the total Navel orange forecast, 73m cartons are estimated to be in the Central Valley. Production of the Cara Cara variety in the region is forecast at 6m cartons.

September 13 , 2019

U.S.: Walmart hits back at AmazonFresh with cheaper unlimited deliveries

The retailer's Delivery Unlimited service will be expanded to 1,400 stores nationwide later this fall, and it will be available in 50% of the country by the end of the year.

September 12 , 2019

Ecuadorian bananas: Total exports rise but EU, U.S. take smaller share

While until recently around 90% was shipped to the U.S. and European markets, this year only around 40% has been sent to those two destinations.

September 12 , 2019

Australia: First mobile pest surveillance units to be deployed nationwide

A total of eight 'sentinels' will be constructed and deployed in different growing regions around Australia as part of an AUD$21m program led by Hort Innovation.

September 10 , 2019

Limoneira: Pricing headwinds affect Q3 performance

Limoneira said that fresh utilization of lemons was significantly lower than normal over the period, but the situation has now begun to improve.

September 09 , 2019

U.S. imports less citrus this year

U.S. imports of citrus through July fell by 7% year-on-year, with declines in limes, oranges and clementines more-than-offsetting gains in lemons and mandarins.

September 09 , 2019

U.S.: Calavo achieved record revenues in Q3

In the company's Fresh segment, third-quarter sales grew 38% to US$207m year-on-year, with higher avocado prices driving top-line growth.

September 05 , 2019

T&G Global hoping to emulate Jazz, Envy success with grapes in Asia

T&G Global this month launched its first table grapes under the Orchard Road brand into Southeast Asian markets, and anticipates "substantial" growth in the coming years.