Global Grape Summit wrap-up part two: Consumer response to new varieties

This second part of the Global Grape Summit wrap-up will feature a session on the consumer response to new varieties, which included a panel made up of industry experts as well as a presentation on trends in the U.K. market.

June 12 , 2019

After Trump drops tariff threat against Mexico, U.S. produce associations push for USMCA passage

Urging congress to ratify the USMCA, Western Growers said "Like NAFTA before it, the USMCA maintains zero-tariff treatment for all produce, a provision that led to the tripling of U.S. exports to Mexico over the past 25 years."

June 12 , 2019

The Philippines overwhelmed by millions-strong mango surplus after El Niño

The Philippines' agriculture department has launched a new marketing campaign for locals and also aims to increase exports in order to shift its two million kg surplus of mangoes.

June 10 , 2019

Q&A with Honeybear Brands: 'We're probably experiencing our busiest year in four decades'

We caught up with Don Roper of the U.S.-based apple developer, supplier and grower, to hear this year's plans for the varieties the company works with, current retail and consumer trends, and what can be expected from the company in the future.

June 06 , 2019

T&G ships U.S. blueberries to Vietnam for the first time

T&G says it expects to export multiple pallets of Orchard Road blueberries to Vietnam every week during the season, which lasts until September.

June 05 , 2019

U.S.: Mexican avocado prices jump after Trump's tariff threat

One gauge of the Hass variety from Michoacan, the heartland of Mexican avocado production, increased 3.7% on Monday - its highest price since August 2017, says Bloomberg.

June 04 , 2019

U.S. to hit Mexico with tariffs on all imports

The 5% tax that would be imposed on June 10 would then “gradually increase” until Mexico stopped the flow of undocumented immigrants across the border, Trump said.

May 30 , 2019

Mr Apple joins forces with major Chinese retailer for Mother's Day

The company calls China "the ideal place" for the mascot and plans for it to play a role in POS, online sales pages and packaging as it rolls out the character across more and more touchpoints.

May 29 , 2019

U.S.: Vanguard expecting "beautiful" stonefruit crop

Vanguard Pride is providing customers with new varieties this season such as the Rich Pride peach, which is a yellow-flesh cultivar that is rounder in shape.

May 29 , 2019

NZ horticultural export value grows to NZ$5.5B

New Zealand horticultural exports grew significantly in value last year, with wine, kiwifruit and apples driving the increase to NZ$5.5bn from NZ$5.1bn the year before. 

May 27 , 2019