"Extreme situation" as EU avocado prices plummet

One importer estimates total imported volumes have been 40-70% higher than last year.

July 09 , 2018

U.S. has launched "biggest trade war in economic history", says China

The 25% duties, which went into effect at 12:01 am EST, prompted quick retaliation by Beijing.

July 06 , 2018

U.S.: Central American pineapples fetch low prices in 2018

Prices did not see the typical arc that has characterized the first halves of previous years, which could in part be explained by greater volumes of Costa Rican fruit.

July 06 , 2018

South African yellow kiwifruit successfully exported to Europe

Variety Innovations' Peter Turner described the development as a "tangible first step" for growers, confirming they can produce good quality fruit and get it into the European market before the Southern Hemisphere competition.

July 05 , 2018

Canada: Bonduelle acquires Del Monte processed fruit and vegetable business

The France-based company completed the US$33 million deal with Conagra Brands on Tuesday.

July 04 , 2018

Spain: Valencia hailstorm causes "extremely serious damage" to citrus, persimmon

A storm late last week is estimated to have caused €47 million of losses over some 11,000 hectares, and will likely cut the next persimmon crop down by 15%.

July 04 , 2018

Tesco and Carrefour to form "long-term, strategic alliance"

Tesco says the agreement will create "significant opportunities" for suppliers and lead to lower prices.

July 02 , 2018

NZ: Kiwifruit Claim wins negligence case against government

The landmark decision by the High Court has found that the Ministry of Primary Industries was negligent in allowing Psa into the country in 2009, which devastated the kiwifruit industry.

June 28 , 2018

U.S.: Kroger to test driverless vehicles for same-day grocery deliveries

The companies say the deal is "game-changing" and will "redefine the grocery customer experience." 

June 28 , 2018

Africa boosts avocado exports to EU, but loses market share

The continent saw gradual growth in exports to the EU between 2014 and 2017, but in the first few months of this year there was a huge uptick in volumes from the main exporting countries.

June 28 , 2018