Port Manatee, Del Monte extend import hub relationship

Under the agreement, the Coral Gables, Florida-based Del Monte unit, which has been importing fresh fruit into Port Manatee since 1989, agrees to continue to lease Port Manatee warehouse facilities through at least August 2026.

October 22 , 2021

Amid U.S. pumpkin shortage, Dole suggests carving a pineapple for Halloween instead

In the face of a possible pumpkin shortage and soaring pumpkin prices, Dole Food Company, Inc. is encouraging Halloween revelers to carve a pineapple instead this year. 

October 20 , 2021

Grapes and apples secure second, third spots in top produce sales for September

Between the changes in consumer consumption and buying patterns, high inflation and severe supply chain disruption and constraints, fresh produce retailing remains in flux.

October 19 , 2021

T&G Global forecasts sharp profit drop due to Covid-19 disruptions

The company’s apples business had faced shipping challenges, which impacted pricing and costs, especially in the Northern Hemisphere and Asia, the company's CEO said.

October 18 , 2021

Yupaa and Capespan celebrate 5 years of their successful partnership in India

October 15 , 2021

Peru begins harvesting record table grape crop as exporters predict difficult season

The Grape Reporter spoke with a number of Peruvian exporters to get their insight into the upcoming campaign and assess the challenges it faces both abroad and at home.

October 14 , 2021

France bans plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables from 2022, with longer phase-out for berries

However, French fruit sellers federation president Francois Roch said switching to cardboard will be difficult in such a short time.

October 12 , 2021

The Brazilian Apple Project launches at Fruit Attraction

During the exclusive event at Fruit Attraction, the three apple varieties, Luiza, Venice and Isadora dubbed the '3 Sisters' were presented by Rivoira Giovanni & Figli and available for tasting.

October 11 , 2021

Australia: Exclusive license agreement to market mango varieties will be awarded

The Queensland Government is offering three elite mango varieties for commercial development that have the potential for domestic and export markets.

October 08 , 2021

U.S. CBP intercepts Saunders 1850 in pineapple shipment

The shipment of Costa Rican pineapples worth US$15,000 was destroyed due to the potential impact of the butterfly larvae on U.S. agriculture.

October 06 , 2021