Trump moves to scrap trade privilege for India

The U.S. president says he plans to end preferential trade treatment for India that allows duty-free entry for up to US$5.6 billion worth of its exports to the country.

March 05 , 2019

India pushes back U.S. apple tariff rise date

The additional tariff that had been due to come into effect on March 2 has now been pushed back until the start of April, as the Indian Government continues to seek talks with the U.S.

February 28 , 2019

U.S.: Port of Virginia now open for South American perishable produce

The development follows the successful completion of the USDA's Southeast In-Transit Cold Treatment Pilot program, which trialed shipments of Peruvian, Argentine and Uruguayan fruit.

February 28 , 2019

Brazil blocks market access for Argentine pome fruit

Brazil has closed its border to apple and pears originating in the Argentine provinces of Río Negro y Neuquén over numerous pest detections in shipments entering the country.

February 28 , 2019

NZ: T&G Global's profits drop despite revenue rise in "challenging" year

New Zealand's largest fruit company said it experienced poor growing conditions for domestic apples, Australian cherries, and Peruvian table grapes, but highlighted the strong growth of its Jazz and Envy brands globally.

February 27 , 2019

Greenyard's fresh sales struggle in Q3 amid "fierce retail competition"

The Belgium-based multinational said that pricing showed a negative trend across many of its categories, with a volume decline seen on fruits including bananas, apples, grapes and stonefruit.

February 26 , 2019

U.K. and Ireland retailers warn of 40% tariffs on food in no-deal Brexit

The scheduled withdrawal on 29 March comes at a time in the year when the U.K. imports a lot of fresh, out-of-season, produce.

February 22 , 2019

Del Monte expecting "a lot of added value" from global investments, says CEO

Mohammed Abu-Ghazaleh also said he expects the pineapple market to "rationalize" this year following a period of supply outstripping demand, and spoke about the company's increasing penetration into the avocado market.

February 20 , 2019

Del Monte swings to a loss in 2018

The company says the result is largely due to higher fruit and distribution costs across the business and lower banana sales volume.

February 19 , 2019

Washington Gala apples in new Mexican promotional campaign: "It's so you"

The campaign is taking place in a region of Mexico where the variety is perceived as an unripe or not fully colored red apple.

February 18 , 2019