Rising energy prices to cost European produce industry $6.7B - Freshfel

Freshfel is urging authorities to apply palliative measures to minimize the consequences of the energy crisis for the fresh produce sector. The unprecedented soar in electricity and gas prices is causing businesses to face serious economic hardship and even bankruptcy, it says.

October 18 , 2022

Chilean blueberry industry forecasts 8% drop in volumes for 2022-23 season

The Chilean Blueberry Committee says the small crop has resulted primarily from the the industry's intense focus on providing only the best quality fruit to its export markets.

October 18 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Florida could produce smallest citrus crop since Great Depression

Growers are claiming that they’ve lost at least half their crop to wind damage. In some of the harder hit areas, it could be even worse, with reports of as much as 80% of fruit getting blown off trees on some farms.

October 18 , 2022

USDA proposes new phytosanitary rules for Chilean table grape imports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on Oct. 14 published a proposed change in Chilean grape fumigation rules.

October 18 , 2022

Global port congestion easing but still above average

Disruption remains elevated, with capacity at port on the east coast of North America more than double the pre-Covid average.

October 17 , 2022

New Guatemalan avocado variety to enter international markets

New Guatemalan avocado variety Booth-8 is expected to enter EU markets as the country moves forward with admissibility agreements.

October 17 , 2022

Retail avocado sales rise to $180M for U.S. spring holidays

Retail avocado sales rose to $180 million during U.S. spring holidays. Easter, Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day accounted for 24% of sales during Q2.

October 17 , 2022

Chilean apples exports fall due to inflation in EU and U.S. markets

Chilean apple exports for 2022 closed down 27% year-on-year at 570,000 tons, according to local producers cooperative Copefrut.

October 17 , 2022

ASOEX and Fedefruta forecast positive season for Chilean fruit exports

Authorities of ASOEX and Fedefruta provided an optimistic forecast for the upcoming season and addressed the main difficulties faced in the previous period.

October 14 , 2022

Argentine lemon export profitability lower this year amid weakened euro

Argentine company SA Veracruz has said that returns from the European market were less than ideal for the closing season.

October 14 , 2022