Sharp rise in blueberry volumes lifts Camposol's profits through Q3

The Peru-based company increased blueberry volume sold by 122% in the nine months through September, while avocado volume rose by 6%.

October 31 , 2018

U.S.: Kroger to order 20 fulfillment centers from Ocado over three years

In May the supermarket giant and the online grocery retailer announced a partnership to build e-commerce infrastructure in the U.S.

October 31 , 2018

Fresh Del Monte posts Q3 loss amid ongoing operational challenges

The company recorded a net loss of US$21.5 million, compared to net income of US$11.5 million registered in the third quarter of 2017.

October 30 , 2018

Aldi facing mounting pressure from LatAm banana supply countries over price cut plans

Associations from Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Guatemala have all slammed the retailer's plans to cut pricing next year, which marks a different approach to the one taken by its major competitor, Lidl.

October 30 , 2018

Peruvian avocado exports to China tripled this year, says Camposol

The company says that this season has been a strong one in the Chinese market, with a good market performance and positive consumer responses to new packaging options.

October 29 , 2018

Zespri forecasts 25% rise for Northern Hemisphere kiwifruit volume in 2018-19

A proof-of-concept trial is also nearing completion in China, while production trials have begun in Oregon and California.

October 28 , 2018

U.S.: NW cherry season lifted by high quality and quick start

In a season review, Northwest Cherry Growers noted that exports to China were half what they were last year, resulting in lost sales and downward price pressure across all markets.

October 26 , 2018

Scientists call for organophosphate pesticide ban

An expert panel of toxicologists says the evidence is "compelling" that the pesticide class increases the risk of reduced IQs, memory and attention deficits, and autism for prenatal children.

October 25 , 2018

South African Ag Minister anticipates greater fruit exports to U.S.

Senzeni Zokwana anticipates a greater proportion of fruit will soon be exported to the U.S., driven partly by the imminent wider access for citrus, potential access for avocados, and the possible import of some fruits through the Port of Virginia.

October 24 , 2018

Apeel avocados expected at every U.S. grocery store within a year

The California-based company has developed a plant-derived product that is sprayed onto freshly harvested produce and can boost shelf life by two or three-fold.