Sun World sells its farming operations

A sea change in the nature of the produce industry, Sun World has announced that it will focus its resources on genetics, branding and licensing, while a Sun Pacific affiliate is set to acquire its growing operations.

May 06 , 2019

EU: Red seedless supplies low following "complicated" period in table grape market, says importer

For the past year, most table grape-producing nations have had typical or larger-than-normal crops, leading to a surplus of supplies in the EU market, according to a representative of Origin Fruit Direct.

May 06 , 2019

U.S. avocado market remains strong following price spike, but likely to weaken in May

According to Del Rey Avocado Co.'s vice president, the market will likely see a gradual "price correction" over the course of May, following Cinco de Mayo, with a steady volume of supplies from Mexico, Peru, and domestic growers.

May 03 , 2019

'What does it take to win with new grape varieties?' - Marketing expert to explain at Global Grape Summit

Don Goodwin, the founder and president of U.S.-based Golden Sun Marketing will enlighten attendees at the upcoming Global Grape Summit on June 5 with his perspective during a session entitled "Marketing Table Grapes for Success".

May 02 , 2019

Fresh Del Monte: Lower banana profits contribute to dip in Q1 net income

The company has also announced a realignment of its operating segments, consolidating its other fresh produce and prepared food businesses into one division called fresh and value-added products in a bid to improve performance.

April 30 , 2019

Chile forecasts slight dip in citrus exports for 2019

The decrease is the result of lower forecasts for clementines and oranges, with mandarins and lemons expected to be on par with last year.

April 29 , 2019

Global Cherry Summit's second edition wows attendees

The global meeting of cherry industry leaders was larger and more international this year, with the quality of the education sessions and organization highlighted by attendees.

April 26 , 2019

Dalian Yidu chief wins visionary award at Global Cherry Summit 2019

Liu Zhi, the general manager and founder of Chinese importer and logistics company, Dalian Yidu, has won the Cherry Visionary Award at the international event taking place today in Chile.

April 25 , 2019

Court affirms Del Monte's US$29M arbitration win against Costa Rican pineapple grower

Inprotsa was found to have breached an agreement with Del Monte International by selling MD-2 pineapples grown with the multinational's seeds after their contract ended.

April 24 , 2019

Chile reports better cherry prices in China despite high-volume crop

The season closed with total exports of 180,342 metric tons (MT), just 4% lower than the record previous season of 187,066MT, which was almost double the 2016-17 campaign.