Octinion's strawberry-picking robot in world's first commercial launch

The Belgium-based company describes the technology as "crucial for the sector" and says it will launch harvesting robots for other crops in the coming years.

February 01 , 2019

Chile and U.K. sign trade continuity agreement as Brexit date approaches

The deal is described as a "safeguard" for Chilean exporters and mimics the conditions of the trade deal it currently has with the European Union.

January 30 , 2019

Chilean fruit reps defend country's food safety credentials in wake of U.S. recall

A joint declaration said the recent recall over Listeria concerns was a "isolated case", highlighting that there was no risk to consumers.

January 30 , 2019

Greenyard: "Early signs of recovery reversed" in late 2018

The multinational has reduced its profit forecast for the 2018-19 financial year following a challenging November and December related partly to a "competitive retail landscape".

January 28 , 2019

U.K.: No-deal Brexit would 'leave shelves empty', say retailers

Leading supermarket groups say there will be "significant risks" to maintaining the choice, quality and shelf life of food if the country leaves the EU without a deal in March.

January 28 , 2019

Israel expecting larger Jaffa Orri mandarin crop, greater EU market competition

While Orri mandarin exports are set to increase by up to a third year-on-year, grapefruit exports will likely be lower due to excessively large sizing.

January 28 , 2019

Argentina: Blueberry prices in U.S. hit by heavy Peruvian volumes, says industry rep

The season also saw lower exports than originally forecast as well as the first-ever shipments to China, which in January agreed to lower tariffs for Argentine blueberries.

January 24 , 2019

South African table grape shippers feel knock-on effects of high U.S. stocks

The South African table grape industry has been enjoying better growing conditions this year with higher water availability and good crops expected in most regions, but an industry representative has said conditions so far have been "tough" in the country's leading markets.

January 23 , 2019

Inaugural Global Grape Summit will take place in London this June

The commercially focused, one-day event will be held in conjunction with The London Produce Show and Conference, serving as a meeting point for table grape industry leaders.

January 22 , 2019

Chile: Patagonian cherries enter market during lucrative window

Cherries grown in the prime conditions of Chile's far south are harvested as late as February, just as most growers in the country have wrapped up.

January 22 , 2019