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Avocados in Charts: Peru - An opening window of opportunity

While Peru has been rapidly increasing exports to the U.S. market - supplying it when Mexican volumes are at their lowest - the country has been fetching slightly lower prices than the market average.
June 12 , 2018

South Africa: 'We did not see citrus strikes coming' says SRCC chief

The head of the Sundays River Citrus Company believes that the vast majority of workers did not want to strike, and estimates that the backlog of shipments will be cleared later this week.
June 12 , 2018

Camposol aiming to match Peruvian avocado volumes in Colombia, says CEO

Jorge Ramírez also says the main reason behind the company's decision to invest in Colombian avocado production is to achieve a year-round supply of the in-demand fruit. 
April 02 , 2018

"Incredibly strong" U.S. table grape market expected during SH supply transition

"I see the transition as being the exact polar opposite of last season," Capespan North America CEO Mark Greenberg said.
October 20 , 2017

Positive signs for upcoming U.S. Pink Lady season

The head of Pink Lady America noted Southern Hemisphere imports in 2017 seem to have been lower than previous years.
October 05 , 2017

Australia: Freshmax Brisbane upgrade nears completion

As the first site in Australia to use 100% Ethy-Gen catalytic converters for ripening, the facility caters to all members of the Freshmax Group along with third-party users.
October 05 , 2017

Canada: "Very unusual" cherry season for Jealous Fruits

The company is undergoing an aggressive expansion plan with production set to triple within five years.
October 05 , 2017

Active ingredient fogging tackles mold in fresh produce cold stores

Ozo Innovations' eloclear technology has seen adoption by some of the "larger players" in Britain and is undergoing trials in India.
October 03 , 2017

Ecuadorian dragon fruit exporters gauge response from trials in U.S. market

The sector is using its low season to get a feel for the newly opened U.S. market ahead of its peak harvest that starts in December.
September 29 , 2017

U.S.: POM Wonderful's aril business growth "on fire"

Strong momentum is building for the leading company's aril and juice brands.
September 22 , 2017