Post Archive
NAFTA rejig may bring opportunities, says Canadian produce rep
CPMA president Ron Lemaire believes renegotiations could help put significant industry issues on the table.
February 02 , 2017
State of the Market - Week 4, 2017
The upcoming Super Bowl boosted sales of Hass avocados in the U.S. market in week 4.
February 01 , 2017
Major British union attacks ETI in row over Fyffes
GMB officials claim the multinational is hiding behind the “ineffective” Ethical Trading Initiative.
February 01 , 2017
U.S. an "untapped market" for Aussie fruit...except citrus
Pinnacle Fresh has seen strong demand for Aussie and New Zealand cherries in the market, where it is also set to import its first litchis on Thursday.
February 01 , 2017
Rains to render some Peruvian table grapes unfit for export
The damage would have been much worse if an unusual, "radical" weather phenomenon occurred two weeks earlier.
February 01 , 2017
Sluggish start for South African mango season amid oversupply issues
There may be some market issues, but this campaign looks set to see an "all-round better harvest" than the previous season.
January 31 , 2017
South Africa forecasts "tough" season for pome fruit returns
An industry body expects more demand from the pear canning sector this season, and less demand from Northern Hemisphere markets.
January 31 , 2017
South Africa: Winds and hail hit banana, avocado production in Limpopo
A banana industry representative says prices could increase by up to 20% in the local market over the coming months due to reduced volumes.
January 31 , 2017
Peru: ProCitrus forecasts "similar" 2017 season
Weather conditions may however mean mandarins will have a different size on average.
January 31 , 2017
"Significant bewilderment" for Mexican exporters over U.S. situation
While a weaker peso could help compensate some losses, growers are very worried about the trade relationship between both countries and will look for alternative markets where possible.
January 31 , 2017
