Total Produce's 2018 revenues rise 18% on back of Dole investment

“We are pleased that Total Produce has delivered continuing good results in a more challenging year," said Carl McCann, chairman of Total Produce.

March 07 , 2019

U.S.: OTA launches "groundbreaking" organic fraud prevention program

The quality assurance program is designed to "complement and reinforce" the USDA's organic standards and the work of the accredited certifying agencies.

March 06 , 2019

Spain's largest avocado grower tests the waters of U.S. market

Trops last week sent its first-ever shipment to the U.S. market, despite access being granted five years ago.

March 06 , 2019

NZ: 'No evidence of breeding population', says Fruit Fly Council

Numerous detections of both Queensland and facialis fruit flies have been made in the country over recent weeks.

March 05 , 2019

Guatemalan mango exports to U.S. get underway in low volume season

The Central American country is also this year expecting to carry out its first-ever exports to the recently opened Chilean market.

March 05 , 2019

U.S. and China near deal that could end U.S. tariffs

The deal would reportedly be subject to Beijing following through on pledges ranging from better protecting intellectual-property rights to buying a significant amount of American products.

March 05 , 2019

South Africa anticipating improved EU avocado market conditions

Derek Donkin of Subtrop explains why the country is expecting volumes to be 30% lower than last season, and also spoke about new markets on the horizon and the strong domestic industry development taking place.

March 04 , 2019

U.S.: Amazon reportedly planning to launch new grocery store business

The retail giant is planning to open dozens of grocery stores in several major U.S. cities which would be distinct from both the company’s existing Whole Foods chain and its cashier-less Go convenience stores, the Wall Street Journal reports.

March 01 , 2019

Mexican avocados: WTO to mediate after Costa Rican access talks fail

Mexican Hass avocados have since 2015 been blocked from Costa Rica, which alleges that it is trying to keep sunblotch disease out of the country.

March 01 , 2019

U.K.: M&S and Ocado's £750M JV to "transform online grocery shopping"

Ocado said the joint venture combines the strength of M&S's brand and its leading food quality and innovation with Ocado's unique and proprietary technology to create an "unrivalled online offer".

February 28 , 2019