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State of the Market - Week 39, 2016

Avocado prices in the U.S. finially started to fall in week 39, after weeks of record levels.
October 05 , 2016

Peruvian avocado exports see first decline in years

Peru's avocado export volumes may have slipped slightly this year, but the value of trade has continued to soar.
October 05 , 2016

Argentine orange growers enjoy 'good surprise' during season

A citrus industry head has reflected on a season that saw far higher orange exports than anticipated and much higher demand from the juice sector.
October 04 , 2016

Zespri's Italian SunGold volumes to more than double during 2016

Prices of Italian SunGold kiwifruit were reported to be up to several times higher than green last season.
October 04 , 2016

Photo gallery: Farming in Peru's Ica region

As part of the Expoalimentaria press tour, we took a look round some asparagus, table grape and blueberry farms in a key Peruvian agricultural region.
October 04 , 2016

Mexico benefits from record prices in U.S. avocado market

Avocados prices in the U.S. have more than tripled from levels registered in week 17, and continue to rise.
October 04 , 2016

Ecuador to export first mango shipments to China this week

With a harvest that has been running 15 days earlier than last year due to warm temperatures, Ecuador has kicked off its mango campaign.
October 03 , 2016

U.S.: FDA declares avocados as "healthy" food

While the health benefits of avocados are evident to those in the know, a recent decision from the FDA will go along way towards clearing up misconceptions about the fruit's fat content.
October 03 , 2016

Spain: Drought to mark 2016-17 citrus campaign

While sizing is down and less fruit will make the grade for the fresh market, the CGC highlights "exceptional quality" in this season's mandarins and oranges.
October 03 , 2016

Peru: ProCitrus expects mandarin access to Japan in 2017

Peru has fallen well short of its pre-season export growth expectations, with high temperatures causing issues for growers.
October 03 , 2016