The US corn market pulled back this week with the price for US yellow corn dropping by 3% week-on-week, although the current price is 9% higher compared to prices a year ago.

The new apple season has not yet started in the northern hemisphere, but the market is already under pressure.

The revenue of the currant and gooseberry market in the European Union amounted to $2.1B in 2017, dropping by -16.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price).

The revenue of the canned fruit and vegetable market in the U.S. amounted to $27B in 2018, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price).

The International Grains Council (IGC) on Thursday cut its forecast for world corn production in the 2019/2020 season, driven by a diminished outlook for the U.S. crop.

A South African dragon fruit venture that is introducing new varieties into the country is rapidly building momentum and excitement.