Q&A: New Westfalia technology extends avocado shelf life for U.K. retail

The group's executive manager for Europe, Graham Young, discusses post-harvest developments, the rise of Mexican supply in the old continent and expansion into Mediterranean production.

February 23 , 2018

Camposol profits soared 65% in 2017

In its financial results today the Peruvian group also announced it had acquired land in Colombia to grow avocados.

February 22 , 2018

NZ: "Isolated cases of flooding" on South Island kiwifruit orchards, says Zespri

A Zespri representative says the organization is expecting an increase in total kiwifruit volumes this upcoming season.

February 21 , 2018

Chilean apple season to see 'normal' volumes, smaller sizes

The incoming agriculture minister says international juice prices are currently higher than last year on the back of a smaller European crop.

February 21 , 2018

U.S.: Freezing temperatures could decrease California citrus crop in 2018-19

CCM says the warmer temperatures and spring-like conditions of the past several weeks have caused trees to start blooming two to four weeks earlier than usual.

February 21 , 2018

Fresh Del Monte profits cut in half in 2017

After profit more than tripled in 2016, last year the group grappled with difficult market conditions and put the wheels of new business ventures in motion.

February 20 , 2018

South Africa: Oriental fruit flies detected in Western Cape

This is the first time that the pest has had to be eradicated in the Western Cape, but a Hortgro representative says control efforts in other regions have been successful.

February 19 , 2018

Exchange rate challenge hits Italian grape exporter in the U.K. market

"We can't resist for another season. People in the U.K. need to understand that Europe is full of retailers," says Domenico Liturri of specialty grape company Agricoper.

February 19 , 2018

Q&A: Total Produce chief sees "exciting times" ahead with Dole deal

"Ultimately, you don’t necessarily need to control 100% of an organization from day one to start planning cooperation," says Total Produce chief executive Rory Byrne.

February 16 , 2018

South Africa in line for record citrus crop

Expectations come despite drought impacts but exporters will still have to contend with new EU regulations and a challenging exchange rate.

February 15 , 2018