Colombia must boost productivity to complement currency changes, says banana chief

"We had 10 years of exchange rates that were totally adverse for our industry," says Augura executive president Juan Camilo Restrepo.

August 31 , 2015

Mission Produce's first Peruvian avocados set sail for China

A California-based company says it has exported the first ever fresh avocados from Peru to China, and expects strong future growth.

August 28 , 2015

India: NZ avocados head to Mumbai as IG International expands portfolio

Leading Indian fruit trader IG International has made a move into the avocado category, with the help of Delica in New Zealand.

August 28 , 2015

U.S.: California Giant gives consumers chance to vote for salad bar donation

California Giant Berry Farms is getting consumers involved in a donation it plans to make for the 'Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools’ campaign.

August 28 , 2015

Panama's pineapple exports plummet

Factors including poor international market prices and inclement weather saw the value of Panamanian pineapple shipments drop 38.6% in the year's first half.

August 27 , 2015

Peru starts replacing coca leaf production with pineapples in VRAEM

More than half a million pineapples seedlings are being planted in Peru in an area that is responsible for most of the country's cocaine production.

August 27 , 2015

Brazilian apple industry seeks new suitable varieties

Brazil's climate means its apple varieties have essentially been limited to Gala and Fuji, but now the industry is hoping to change that.

August 27 , 2015

Colombia a "sleeping giant" for the fruit industry, says Fairtrasa COO

A Dutch industry leader in organic and fairtrade produce imports has praised Colombia's potential to be a major international fruit exporter.

August 27 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 34, 2015

Exports of Chilean Hass avocados to Europe had their earliest start in three seasons, with 1,150MT shipped by week 34.

August 26 , 2015

The Hass Horn: Fixed price Peruvian avocados mix with greater Mexican supply

While Californian and Peruvian avocado growers fight for second place, Mexican producers continue to drive consumption in the USA to record levels.

August 26 , 2015