U.S.: Normal timing for California grape season end despite initial concerns

However, John Pandol says that the end-of-season supply dynamics of red and white grapes have "flipped" this year.

December 11 , 2017

Namibian table grape industry expects good returns amid lower Peruvian supplies

Six million cartons are expected to be packed and shipped to international markets, compared to the 4.6 million cartons last year.

December 08 , 2017

India: Cyclone Ockhi hits grape production in Maharashtra

Growers have already been affected by unseasonal rains a couple of months ago, and more rains this week are set to cause further losses.

December 08 , 2017

U.S.: Terra Exports now accepting payments in Bitcoin

The company says it is now accepting the peer-to-peer electronic cash system as it wants to embrace change.

December 08 , 2017

California: Central Valley citrus growers welcome cooler temperatures

The CCM also noted that wildfires in Ventura County "appear to have impacted the local citrus industry", although the extent is unknown at this time.

December 06 , 2017

Cool Port Packing Rotterdam to give laser labeling Europe-wide boost

The Total Produce-supplier is hoping to use technology by Laser Foods on produce items including melons, apples, avocados and mangos.

December 05 , 2017

Positive signs for California-bred Frisco cherry variety in Chile

The variety is reported to show good firmness and is expected to hold up well on the long journies to the Asian market.

December 04 , 2017

Q&A: "More competition than ever before" in supply chain, says Robinson Fresh exec

Gary York discusses retail consolidation, sustainability and increased competition between European ports.

November 29 , 2017

Ecuadorian grower positions yellow pitahaya as functional food

While fresh pitahayas from Ecuador are now allowed in the U.S. and soon will be able to enter the Chinese market, grower Organpit is also betting on the growing market for dried fruit.

November 28 , 2017

Moroccan citrus exports to decline by up to a fifth in 2017-18

The decrease is caused by hot weather and will likely bring production on par with the 2015-16 season.

November 27 , 2017