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U.S.: Avocado price spike 'largely the result of undersupply', suppliers say
Representatives from various companies along the supply chain in Mexico and the U.S. say the biggest price rise in a decade was heavily to do with the dynamics of supply and demand, rather than the threats to close the border.
April 05 , 2019
Chile opens for Australian almonds
Australia, one of the world's top almond exporters, hopes to new access will also help it to further penetrate the Latin American market.
March 31 , 2019
U.K.: Tesco trials removing plastic from fruit and veg
Customers at two stores will see 45 produce items including varieties of apples, mushrooms, peppers, onions, bananas and avocados free from their packaging.
March 29 , 2019
Massive Mexican table grape crop on the cards
The North American market may receive 34% more table grapes from Mexico this year, with an earlier estimate to allow for actionable marketing.
March 26 , 2019
Speculation mounts over Dole corporate office move
One of the world's most well-known fresh produce companies may be scoping out opportunities to develop a new office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
March 20 , 2019
NZ: Zespri in nationwide sales trials of red kiwifruit
The company will release 30,000 trays of the fruit grown in a handful of New Zealand orchards to both national supermarket chains and selected retailers over the next five weeks.
March 13 , 2019
Leading U.S. green-skinned avocado importer says new packaging doubles shelf life
The company says demand for green-skinned avocados has been rising thanks to the overall popularity of the category worldwide but explains the shorter shelf life of these varieties can present challenges.
March 07 , 2019
Avocados "increasingly favored" in India, says IG International
The company plans to import 1000 metric tons (MT) of the fruit, which will be distributed across major urban areas with the price tag of 750 rupees (US$10.60) per kilogram.
March 04 , 2019
U.S.: Heavy flooding in Northern California vineyards
Heavy rain in the wine growing regions of Northern California over recent days has caused massive flooding, with up to 10 inches falling over a 48-hour period.
March 01 , 2019
Peruvian avocado season could be impacted by transport, port worker strike
The Exporters' Association says the upcoming avocado season could be "seriously affected" if the widespread strike that began earlier this week is not resolved soon.
February 22 , 2019
