Post Archive
Mission Produce launches new edition of AvocaDOs and DON’Ts guide
This best practices guide includes information about storage and handling techniques based on seasonality and origin of the fruit.
July 11 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 27, 2018
The U.S. lemon market saw rising prices in week 27 amid low volumes of both local and imported fruit.
July 11 , 2018
U.S.: Sharp declines for California cherry exports
Meanwhile, year-on-year wholesale market prices for Washington cherries have been lower over recent weeks, but by early July they were on par with the 2017 season.
July 11 , 2018
Storage key for Chilean kiwifruit as NH extends season, says industry rep
This season for Chilean kiwifruit exporters has not been as successful as the last one due to increased competition with local supplies in key markets.
July 11 , 2018
U.S. to impose additional US$200B of tariffs on China
The development marks a significant escalation of the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
July 10 , 2018
NZ: Seeka to sell kiwifruit orchards recently acquired from T&G
New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower Seeka is calling for bids by mid-August for its Northland 288-hectare portfolio.
July 10 , 2018
U.S.: Kroger drops controversial 90-day payment policy after backlash
A Kroger executive claims the company never intended for produce suppliers to waive their PACA Trust rights.
July 10 , 2018
U.S.-China trade war 'not good for us', says Chilean ag minister
"We hope that Chile doesn't pay the consequences of this trade war between these two countries."
July 10 , 2018
Chilean pears expected to enter China in 2019
Chile exported 151,000MT of pears in 2016-17, but less than 1% of those were shipped to Asia.
July 10 , 2018
U.S.: California jury to hear Roundup case on pesticide cancer link
The trial against agrochemical giant Monsanto could reportedly have sweeping ramifications.
July 09 , 2018
