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

Chilean blueberries: Consistency and taste boost season

Insight to the Chilean blueberry season as it begins sending during its peak export time shows that quality and control of new varieties is key.

November 08 , 2019

California citrus: Optimism for season as industry eyes recovery

Following a year of "severe market conditions for California citrus, an industry representative tells us about exports in Asia and this season's fruit.

November 07 , 2019

Australian table grape exports to smash record in 2019-20

The USDA forecasts production of Australian table grapes to rise by 14% to 240,000 metric tons (MT) and exports to rise by 20% to 175,000MT.

November 05 , 2019

Wonderful Seedless Lemons launch nationwide

The naturally seedless lemons will be available in limited supply in year one, launching seasonally this November through May 2020.

November 05 , 2019

Zespri enjoys sharp growth in 'superstar' U.S. market, eyes year-round supply

Speaking at PMA Fresh Summit, Sarah Deaton, Zespri's shopper marketing manager for North America, said the brand's performance in the market has been "fabulous."

November 04 , 2019

Low banana prices "can't go on forever" - Del Monte CEO

Low banana prices are unsustainable with the banana industry facing rising costs across the board and other ongoing challenges, he said.

October 31 , 2019

Fresh Del Monte swings to profit in "strong" Q3

Fresh Del Monte's net income for the three months ended Sept. 27 was US$18.1m compared to a loss of US$21.5m the previous year.

October 29 , 2019