Inaugural Global Grape Summit draws large international crowd

The first-ever edition of the Global Grape Summit which took place in the U.K. capital on Wednesday was a roaring success, receiving widespread praise from attendees and drawing a large international crowd of important industry actors.

June 06 , 2019

Mexico to export record-breaking table grape volume by end of June

Initially, Mexico's table grape campaign saw a late start and a light crop, yet volume is expected to more than triple at the end of June, said AALPUM.

June 05 , 2019

London gears up for Global Grape Summit tomorrow

The final preparations are currently underway for the first-ever Global Grape Summit, which will take place tomorrow in conjunction with the London Produce Show and Conference.

June 04 , 2019

Pioneering South African dragon fruit venture builds momentum

The first volumes of trademarked varieties marketed under the Amorentia Sweet Dragon Fruit brand were sold on the domestic market this past summer season, and inaugural exports to Europe could take place in the coming months.

June 03 , 2019

U.S. to hit Mexico with tariffs on all imports

The 5% tax that would be imposed on June 10 would then “gradually increase” until Mexico stopped the flow of undocumented immigrants across the border, Trump said.

May 30 , 2019

'New NAFTA' fails local growers, says Florida Farm Bureau

Farmers critical of the 'new NAFTA' argue that it lacks protection against what they consider unfair competition from Mexico, where fresh fruit can be produced more cheaply.

May 30 , 2019

South African avocado export forecast up, EU prices "decent"

Our volumes have been increasing over the last few years, and this season's 64,000-ton crop will be our second biggest export crop ever, says Subtrop's CEO.

May 30 , 2019

EU to tighten mango import regulations

New rules coming into effect in September to prevent the entry of fruit fly could create problems for Peruvian mango growers, who send the majority of their crop to Europe.

May 29 , 2019

Chilean clementine season sees greater volumes of early varieties

Despite the forecast volume decline, the clementine season is running slightly ahead of last year, in part thanks to a lack of rain over recent weeks.

May 28 , 2019

Peruvian avocados: Greater early-season volumes mark "new trend" for industry

ProHass president Daniel Bustamante said this is due to newer orchards in the north coming online and extending the season.

May 27 , 2019