State of the Market - Week 37, 2014

Californian and Mexican avocados outperformed Peruvian fruit on the U.S. West Coast in week 37.

September 17 , 2014

California: CCM urges Governor to veto 'ambiguous' groundwater legislation

The California Citrus Mutual says state groundwater management plans 'will create more problems than they solve.'

September 17 , 2014

U.K.: Tesco launches pink-fleshed 'Surprize' apple

Tesco has launched another funky apple with colorful flesh, two years after the last one.

September 17 , 2014

Chilean fruit exports take a tumble for the season

Chile saw a 11.4% reduction in fruit exports for the 2013-14 season, largely due to port strikes and frosts.

September 17 , 2014

EU to announce 'new, more targeted measures' this week

A few days after suspending aid to farmers affected by Russia's ban, the EU is set to announce its new measures.

September 16 , 2014

Citrus Australia bullish on South Korean promise

The finalization of Australia's FTA with Korea may take the pressure off other Asian citrus markets next season.

September 16 , 2014

Did someone say food fight?

Dutch revelers have pelted tomatoes at each other in a party to raise awareness about the effects of Russia's food ban.

September 16 , 2014

Spanish lemon growers to benefit from early Southern Hemisphere end

Spain's lemon season will be one of 'normality and stability' but there may be heavy Turkish competition in EU markets.

September 16 , 2014

Asia could take "significantly more South African fruit", says CGA chief

A South African citrus industry representative gives insights from a recent visit to Hong Kong, India and Indonesia.

September 15 , 2014

Mango exporters 'can go anywhere' with new tech use, says Maersk

Maersk says that like avocados and bananas, mangoes also stand to benefit from controlled atmosphere containers.

September 15 , 2014