Post Archive
Chile expects to double China-bound avocado exports
Even though Chile has had a cold winter, Juan Enrique Lazo says there have not been any serious frost damages to date and Hass avocado volumes will likely rise.
July 21 , 2016
Machinery hiccup hits Colombian pitahaya exports to Korea, Japan
Despite an FTA coming into effect between Colombia and South Korea, a machinery deconfiguration has put Asoppitaya's dragon fruit exports to the country and Japan on hold along with U.S. negotiations.
July 21 , 2016
China finds first case of "kiwifruit rot" in NZ shipment
The Tianjin Entry-Exit Inspection Bureau said it was the first interception of its kind in China, with potential to cause "incalculable damage".
July 20 , 2016
U.S.: Oneonta pear harvest to kick off in August
Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers (OSRG) expects to soon be shipping "exceptional" pears.
July 20 , 2016
U.K.: Tesco to stock world's hottest chilli pepper
A cursory YouTube search for the Carolina Reaper chilli pepper is a curious exercise in Schadenfreude, but clearly the demand is there for this extremely spicy food item.
July 20 , 2016
State of the Market - Week 28, 2016
Improved weather in China led to an increase in demand for lemons in week 28, but the situation was not so rosy in the U.S.
July 20 , 2016
NZ: Zespri responds to Chinese trade war speculation
New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri says sales are on track to making China its number one market this year.
July 20 , 2016
U.S.: Stable start for Chilean orange season despite higher volume
Both Chile and South Africa have seen steady pricing for their oranges in the U.S. market at the start of the season.
July 20 , 2016
Murano strawberries gain traction in Benelux
CIV Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti is seeing strong demand from European growers and consumers for its patented varieties.
July 20 , 2016
U.S.: Chiquita buys Dallas cold storage facility
Chiquita has reportedly purchased the facility for just under US$20 million in a deal brokered by Colliers International.
July 20 , 2016
