Del Monte swings to a loss in 2018

The company says the result is largely due to higher fruit and distribution costs across the business and lower banana sales volume.

February 19 , 2019

Indian table grapes hit by Russian market access problems over "technical issues"

The development comes during a season in which India is forecast to export record volumes of around 215,000MT.

February 18 , 2019

U.S.: California expecting smallest avocado crop in a decade

Two other major players in the global avocado market during the same period - Peru and South Africa - are also expecting year-on-year declines in production this coming season.

February 18 , 2019

Peru expecting drop in avocado volume but longer season in 2019

In addition, new plantings in the north of the country are expected to extend the season by around one month at the front end, and and the country's volume is anticipated to be more evenly spread out this year.

February 15 , 2019

Higher prices of Ecuadorian bananas lead Germany to favor Central America

The minimum price set by the Ecuadorian Government in October has been the key factor in a sharp drop in exports to Germany this year.

February 14 , 2019

World Avocado Organization to launch first marketing program in China

The WAO also announced a new Chilean member company and provided an EU-U.S. avocado growth comparison chart.

February 12 , 2019

Capespan launches integrated logistics service provider

Having invested heavily into its logistics operations over the last four years, the company will now group together its entire infrastructure into a separately managed business.

February 12 , 2019

Naturipe targets millennials and Gen Z with rebrand

The world's largest blueberry producer will this month start to roll out a new logo, packaging, and in-store merchandising in grocery stores across the U.S. and Canada.

February 12 , 2019

Mixed picture for Southern Hemisphere pome fruit production

Production of apples and pears are both forecast to rise by 2% year-on-year in 2019, but individual countries are expecting some significant increases and decreases.

February 11 , 2019

U.S. withdrawal of Mexico tomato agreement "very good news", says Florida association

A representative of the Florida Tomato Exchange says that this is "not a political maneuver to block market access" of Mexican tomatoes, but an attempt to stop alleged illegal and unfair trade practices.

February 11 , 2019