State of the Market - Week 11, 2016

The first Chilean Granny Smith apple shipments for China took off in week 11.

March 23 , 2016

U.S.: Yakima Fresh recognized for cancer awareness campaign contribution

The American Institute for Cancer Research has thanked fruit grower-shipper Yakima Fresh for its support in the 'together we can' campaign.

March 23 , 2016

Mexican imports recover in 2015

U.S. exporters were the main beneficiaries of a rise in Mexico's fruit import purchases last year, mostly driven by the apple trade.

March 23 , 2016

Australia: Conditions set scene for 'bumper' avocado crop

After prices reached "unheard of levels" earlier this year in Australia, avocado consumers will be able breathe a sigh of relief as the peak season gets closer.

March 22 , 2016

Mexico to encourage citrus exports with new irradiation plant

The project is expected to raise shipments by helping growers meet phytosanitary requirements in overseas markets.

March 22 , 2016

Peru anticipates mandarin export protocol with Japan

If Japanese mandarin market access is gained, Peru's table grapes and blueberries will be next in line.

March 22 , 2016

New route cuts 10 days from Chile-India shipping

"“Now we can do a lot more Chilean kiwifruit, more Chilean grapes and more Chilean stonefruit," says IG International's Tarun Arora.

March 22 , 2016

U.S. and Cuba reach agricultural agreement breakthrough

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced several measures aimed at fostering "further collaboration between the U.S. and Cuban agriculture sectors".

March 21 , 2016

IFCO aims to have 'wood grain' RPCs in every U.S. Walmart produce section

A produce sector display revamp is afoot with the leading retailer in the USA.

March 21 , 2016

NZ: Zespri to release more SunGold kiwifruit licenses

Depending on market performance, the kiwifruit marketer could release up to 1,600ha in licenses until 2019.

March 21 , 2016