Australia: Reid Fruits sees interest "drop off" in China for cherries

An influx of Chilean fruit has put the market under pressure, but the Tasmanian grower is experiencing a good season nonetheless with a wide range of export opportunities worldwide.

January 17 , 2018

Update: Hunts Point Produce Market strike averted

If it goes ahead the strike would be the Teamsters' first at the Hunts Point Produce Market, the world's largest, in three decades.

January 16 , 2018

South African drought prompts another downgrade for table grape crop

With three of the country's five grape-growing regions in the drought-stricken Western Cape, SATI has announced further cuts to the production forecast.

January 16 , 2018

Chile: Iniagrape-one volumes set to double during current season

Iniagrape-one is finding favor in the world's biggest table grape markets, and breeders are now busy evaluating a possible red seedless follow-up.

January 16 , 2018

OZblu, Migiva form blueberry JV for the Americas

One of the largest growers of blueberries in South Africa and Australia has teamed up with a Peruvian company to bring exclusive varieties to the Americas.

January 15 , 2018

China: Joy Wing Mau aims for US$7.7B in sales by 2022

If the increase seems like a lot, keep in mind the group's revenue grew from US$15.5 million in 2002 to US$1.55 billion last year.

January 15 , 2018

Cold weather for two-thirds of Mexico, sharp contrast for Michoacán

Cold Front 22 continues to affect large swathes of the country with frosts expected in some areas and roaring winds above 55mi/hr lashing the Tehuantepec Isthmus and Gulf.

January 12 , 2018

South Africa: Cape Town water supply three months from running dry

The public will have until Monday to make comments on a proposed water charge to residents and businesses to help pay for water infrastructure and systems.

January 12 , 2018

Citrus greening insect advances quickly in Portugal, sparking concerns in Spain

Valencia's Unió de Llauradors i Ramaders is worried about the African citrus psyllid's 'rapid and irrepressible' expansion in the neighboring country.

January 11 , 2018

Dole Food Company pulls out of IPO

Less than a week after negotiations fell through with Greenyard, Dole has also opted not to list shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

January 10 , 2018