USDA expects Chilean stonefruit rebound in 2014-15

After frosts that hit the recent crop, Chile stonefruit growers are gearing up for higher production in 2014-15.

August 21 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 33, 2014

Cherries from the U.S. fetched higher prices than those from Canada in the Chinese market during week 33.

August 20 , 2014

U.S.: National Mango Board to host online 'webinar' on best ripening protocols

The NMB is due to hold another web seminar today on mango ripening practices, with 'more progress to be made'.

August 20 , 2014

India: hailstorms lacerate apple and pear trees in Kashmir

Authorities are assessing the damage of hail in Kashmir, where some pome fruit orchards have had a 'total loss'.

August 19 , 2014

U.S.: New Mexico Chile Association to launch certification program

New Mexico's chile industry will today launch a certification program to protect its peppers from copycats.

August 19 , 2014

Peru: Camposol profit surges more than 2.5 times in Q2

Peppers were the only produce item that didn't show growth for Peruvian exporter Camposol in the second quarter.

August 18 , 2014

Brazilian suitor urges Chiquita shareholders to reject Fyffes merger

After the Chiquita board said "no" to a takeover offer, two Brazilian groups are making a direct pitch to shareholders.

August 18 , 2014

ProEcuador sees new ground in Russia for broccoli and tropical fruit

Ecuador's broccoli growers hope to replicate their Japanese success in Russia now that key competitors are gone.

August 18 , 2014

U.S.: another record year for Pink Lady apples

Washington State Pink Lady volume is not just up by 14% this year, but movement has been strong week-on-week.

August 15 , 2014

Peruvian pomegranate exports to more than double in 2014

Peru's pomegranate industry sees rapid growth in production and exports, but the increase is impacting on prices.

August 15 , 2014