Today's Headline
U.S.: Sun Pacific grape deal to rise by 50%+ within five years
VP of business development Howard Nager extols the benefits of fixed weight packages, organics and branding that moves beyond "red, green and black" in table grapes.
June 26 , 2017
Potential U.S. pomegranate market access "great news" for Turkey
A Turkish shipper has said exporters must do "the right job" in the U.S. market, while a representative of Ruby Fresh doesn't expect heavy competitive pressure.
June 26 , 2017
U.S.: Florida dragon fruit suppliers upbeat about Ecuadorian access
The consensus seems to be that imports will not impact on local growers and will in fact boost the dragon fruit category in the U.S.
June 23 , 2017
Australia: ANAO report slams national pesticide regulator
Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has criticized the regulator, adding the report findings reinforce the government's plans to move the APVMA to Armidale.
June 22 , 2017
Costa Rica: UNESCO urged to protect area from Del Monte pineapple operations
The development comes a month after authorities suspended a pineapple project until "various aspects" related to the archeological sites were resolved.
June 22 , 2017
Strategic shift starts to bear fruit for South African grapefruit
While recent droughts may have clouded the visible impact, production and marketing methods are changing for the "feast or famine" crop.
June 21 , 2017
U.S. opens the door to Ecuadorian dragon fruit
The announcement was made more than a year after comments closed on a proposed rule, which had received complaints from Florida.
June 20 , 2017
China to overtake Japan as Australia’s top citrus export volume market
In a comprehensive interview, outgoing Citrus Australia CEO Judith Damiani provides her views on critical issues for the industry’s future.
June 19 , 2017
Amazon to acquire Whole Foods for US$13.7B
Share prices of numerous U.S. and U.K. retailers fell after the news was announced.
June 16 , 2017
U.S.: Giumarra teams up with Glacier Fresh to market fresh Montana cherries
An ideal micro-climate and irrigation fed by glacial water leads to large fruit with sweet flavor.
June 15 , 2017
