Search Result: blueberry

Frosts a major blow for Southeast U.S. blueberry, peach crops

Early reports indicate up to three-quarters of the Georgia blueberry crop may have been lost, while South Carolina peach farmers are "hopeful to have ten to fifteen percent of their usual crop."
March 22 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 11, 2017

Chile shipped its first Granny Smith apples of the season to the U.S. in week 11.
March 22 , 2017

NZ: JV to begin planting Australian-bred jumbo blueberries

An executive of BerryCo says 80 hectares of new blueberry varieties will be planted over the coming years, which he expects will 'revolutionize' the country's genetic mix.
March 22 , 2017

Hortifrut-Joy Wing Mau JV to grow berries in China

Hot on the heels of a JV with Capespan, Joy Wing Mau has entered into a project with a Chilean berry giant.
March 21 , 2017

U.S.: Rains help bring California blueberry volumes "back on track"

Alexander Ott expects production to surpass last year's crop of around 58 million pounds and says increased exports will likely alleviate some market pressure.
March 17 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 10, 2017

Seedless grape sales were improving in the U.S. in week 10, with the demand concentrated on Thompson and Crimson.
March 15 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 9, 2017

Stocks of local apples in Europe were lower than 2016 levels in week 9.
March 08 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 8, 2017

Seedless grape varieties performed relatively well in Asian markets in week 8, compared to the U.S. where volumes were high and the situation was "critical".
March 01 , 2017

Australia: Costa Group EBITDA up 27% in H1

Improved conditions for berries and tomatoes have boosted results, while looking ahead flower counts for citrus indicate potential record yields.
February 22 , 2017

U.S.: MBG Marketing enters global foods market

The creation of a new company marks a strategic step for the world's largest grower-owned blueberry and blackberry marketing cooperative.
February 22 , 2017