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Southern Hemisphere stocks have cleared from the market and strong demand is expected from the processing industry.

Table grapes from both Mexico and California's Coachella Valley have fetched significantly higher prices this summer than in previous years.

California grower associations for citrus, blueberries and avocados say there have not yet been any impacts from what have now become the biggest wildfires in the state's history.

Red Delicious prices are improving in China as U.S. supplies decrease, while South African lemon prices tended to rise.

"Citrus movement generally is just not where it should be and the tonnage of easy peeler arrivals remains in excess of demand."

Kiwifruit sales in both Europe and China were slower this season amid increased competition with local fruit.

On the plus side are larger sizing and good quality. On the negative side are much higher tariffs for possibly three of the top-six export markets.

There has been damage to both the mandarin and Navel crops, but neither is expected to see lower exports than last year.

PRESS RELEASE Wenatchee, WA — Each season brings its own challenges to fruit growers, but one that has been around since time immemorial is how to keep birds out of the orchards. Flocks of birds will gather on power lines or other strategic lofty locations and descend en masse into fields or orchards to eat. Starr Ranch […]

PRESS RELEASE Bakersfield, Calif.– Grape category leader Sun World International will have a record amount of Sun World proprietary grape varieties this coming fall including their flagship “late season trio”: SCARLOTTA SEEDLESS®, AUTUMNCRISP®, and ADORA SEEDLESS® brand grapes. The company’s grape volume has grown a record amount overall. This year, retailers can plan aggressive promotions from mid-September […]