Post Archive
Mexico: 10-year low for chill hour accumulation in Sonora grapes
While much of Mexico has been hit by cold weather, this winter has been unseasonably warm for the northwestern state of Sonora.
January 05 , 2018
Bombogenesis, the phenomenon behind North America's winter storm
The NOAA emphasizes the event is "not as scary as it sounds" and has provided an update on what to expect across parts of the U.S. and Canada, including much needed rain in California.
January 04 , 2018
Peru: ProHass forecasts further avocado export growth in 2018
The rate won't be as high as the 30% increase seen in 2017, but growth is still set to continue as new orchards mature.
January 04 , 2018
Grapes consolidate position as Peru's second-largest fruit export
ADEX reported the category accounts for 15% of Peru's total fruit exports, coming in behind avocados and ahead of blueberries.
January 04 , 2018
Wall Street Journal column smashes avocado toast as "so 2017"
Some top restaurants are reportedly ditching the fruit due to its wide availability elsewhere, which is not such a bad problem to have for purveyors of the versatile crop.
January 04 , 2018
Chilean fruit exporters raise concerns about U.S. dollar in decline
With Chile's summer fruit season just starting, the head of ASOEX says exchange rates are just below values that allow for normal profitability.
January 04 , 2018
U.S.: Apple orchard update with Superfresh Growers
In snowy eastern Washington, Dave Gleason and Parker Sherrell discuss the transition from old to new orchards in an ever-changing industry.
January 03 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 52, 2017
An influx of South African fruit, together with less market activity, put seedless grape prices under pressure in Europe during week 52.
January 03 , 2018
State of economic emergency declared for Argentine pome fruit growers
Argentine President Mauricio Macri yesterday decreed a state of economic, productive, financial and social emergency for the apple and pear industry across five provinces.
January 03 , 2018
Spain: Bonafrú de Bonares expansion leads to spike in strawberry volume
Key varieties on the new farm include Rociera from Fresa Nuevo Materiales (FNM) and Fortuna from California's Ekland Marketing Company.
January 03 , 2018
