U.S. consumer confidence high, but shoppers will spend wisely - report

Trends highlighted in an annual report include a growing interest in the impact of product packaging, distrust of big-brand names, and rising preference for healthy products.

December 24 , 2019

Peruvian grape exports set October record with strong U.S. boost

Exports in the season's opening month rose by 15% to US$72m, with shipment's to the U.S. tripling year-on-year.

December 23 , 2019

LatAm banana associations unite to reject EU's new MRL rules

A recent meeting of Latin American banana industry representatives led to the signing of a joint declaration on the new measures and a plan to continue working together on other issues.

December 20 , 2019

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.