The storm brought unusually large hailstones and in some cases caused farmers in one of the country's most important fruit-growing regions to lose their entire production. The storm brought unusually large hailstones and in some cases caused farmers in one of the country's most important fruit-growing regions to lose their entire production.

In week 47 the average shipping point price for all varieties and sizes of domestic table grapes was US$14.90 per carton, which is 26% lower than the average between 2015 and 2017. In week 47 the average shipping point price for all varieties and sizes of domestic table grapes was US$14.90 per carton, which is 26% lower than the average between 2015 and 2017.

The recent purchase of almost half a million boxes was part of the government's tariff mitigation program. The recent purchase of almost half a million boxes was part of the government's tariff mitigation program.

Kevin Murphy, who was named CEO in 2015, will leave this position by the end of the year. Kevin Murphy, who was named CEO in 2015, will leave this position by the end of the year.

Fresh Fruit Portal caught up with Zespri International CEO Dan Mathieson and Zespri North America marketing manager Sarah Deaton at last month's PMA Fresh Summit in Orlando, Florida. Fresh Fruit Portal caught up with Zespri International CEO Dan Mathieson and Zespri North America marketing manager Sarah Deaton at last month's PMA Fresh Summit in Orlando, Florida.

Sumit Saran of SS Associates discusses the pear deal underway, expectations for Washington apple imports and the results of a multi-faceted Chilean kiwifruit campaign. Sumit Saran of SS Associates discusses the pear deal underway, expectations for Washington apple imports and the results of a multi-faceted Chilean kiwifruit campaign.

Frieda’s Specialty Produce says its 'trendologists' have had a "high rate of success" at spotting what's going to be hot. Frieda’s Specialty Produce says its 'trendologists' have had a "high rate of success" at spotting what's going to be hot.

Two weeks after a severe hailstorm, organizations representing blueberry, cherry, table grape and kiwifruit growers have provided initial impact assessments. Two weeks after a severe hailstorm, organizations representing blueberry, cherry, table grape and kiwifruit growers have provided initial impact assessments.

Total losses from the recent hail storm are expected to be around 7%, with export volumes to be reduced by around 3%. Total losses from the recent hail storm are expected to be around 7%, with export volumes to be reduced by around 3%.

While significant promotional activity has taken place in North America and globally to move a huge Californian table grape crop, large inventories presage what one importer describes as a "tricky early import season" ahead for South American fruit. While significant promotional activity has taken place in North America and globally to move a huge Californian table grape crop, large inventories presage what one importer describes as a "tricky early import season" ahead for South American fruit.