"Vertical Integration" key for BayWa, T&G Global

T&G's forecast revenue for 2022 would imply a 140% growth rate, so we asked executives how this might be possible.

February 16 , 2017

'There will be problems if berry category doesn't change', says SanLucar exec

Holger Brandt describes a "huge threat" to the berry industry, as well as company developments in new varieties and the Chinese market.

February 16 , 2017

Chilean walnut industry projects 20% growth for 2017

An industry head is forecasting production volumes to double in the next five years as new plantings come fully online.

February 15 , 2017

Let's not blow vegetable shortage "out of proportion", says Total Produce chief

A Total Produce executive discusses the recent EU vegetable crisis, Brexit implications, and a Brazilian acquisition that was quietly made last year.

February 15 , 2017

Poland: Appolonia sends first exports to China

After years of negotiations to gain access to China, the association has set a goal of 200 containers for the season.

February 15 , 2017

Italy: Southern Seed samples new mini-melons at Fruit Logistica

No, this is not a tennis ball.

February 14 , 2017

Costa Rica achieved record banana exports in 2016

Favorable weather conditions and higher-yielding plants reportedly helped push up industry returns to US$986 million.

February 14 , 2017

Fresh produce takes greater perishables share at Lufthansa Cargo

A German airline executive notes an uptick in fruit and vegetable imports into Europe, with an added surge in re-exports to China.

February 14 , 2017

California: Heavy rainfall brings flooding to San Joaquin

A California citrus industry representative says while this winter's heavy rainfall has delayed harvesting activities, overall "nobody is complaining".

February 14 , 2017

Mission Produce to open four new avocado ripening centers worldwide

During Fruit Logistica in Berlin, company executives discussed market development and their take on Latin American trade issues.

February 13 , 2017