Chile is now anticipating a 9% year-on-year drop in total citrus exports, amid expectations for a double-digit year-on-year export drop in three categories. Chile is now anticipating a 9% year-on-year drop in total citrus exports, amid expectations for a double-digit year-on-year export drop in three categories.

"It seems we just can’t catch a break from Mother Nature," says a representative of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association as Hurricane Dorian approaches. "It seems we just can’t catch a break from Mother Nature," says a representative of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association as Hurricane Dorian approaches.

Many important U.S. fruit exports to Japan are subject to high tariffs that have been eliminated or are being phased out for CPTPP members. Western Growers says there will be significant export opportunities. Many important U.S. fruit exports to Japan are subject to high tariffs that have been eliminated or are being phased out for CPTPP members. Western Growers says there will be significant export opportunities.

If the sharp wage increase for blueberry pickers should remain intact, Zirkle Fruit pointed to two future possibilities for the industry: greater use of automation and a change in which varieties are farmed. If the sharp wage increase for blueberry pickers should remain intact, Zirkle Fruit pointed to two future possibilities for the industry: greater use of automation and a change in which varieties are farmed.

From January through June this year, imports from Mexico rose 16%, while from Peru they tripled. And while volumes from Colombia remain very small, they have shown a sharp increase since trade began in 2017. From January through June this year, imports from Mexico rose 16%, while from Peru they tripled. And while volumes from Colombia remain very small, they have shown a sharp increase since trade began in 2017.

The IBO Summit brings the global blueberry industry together under one roof every 12 to 18 months to address common challenges and identify new opportunities. The IBO Summit brings the global blueberry industry together under one roof every 12 to 18 months to address common challenges and identify new opportunities.

New Zealand is expecting a greater proportion of avocado exports to go to Asia over the coming years as production rises in its largest market, while a large number of new plantings look set to boost supply levels. New Zealand is expecting a greater proportion of avocado exports to go to Asia over the coming years as production rises in its largest market, while a large number of new plantings look set to boost supply levels.

Australia-based Mountain Blue Orchards - which owns the Eureka line of blueberries - awarded the exclusive production and marketing license following three years of negotiations and research between the parties. Australia-based Mountain Blue Orchards - which owns the Eureka line of blueberries - awarded the exclusive production and marketing license following three years of negotiations and research between the parties.

The premier event in the global cherry industry will return for its third edition, bringing together the world’s leading players to share key information and focus on the new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The premier event in the global cherry industry will return for its third edition, bringing together the world’s leading players to share key information and focus on the new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

During this time of the year, the biggest export market focus is on Asia, with large domestic supplies still available in the U.S. and Europe. During this time of the year, the biggest export market focus is on Asia, with large domestic supplies still available in the U.S. and Europe.