BerryWorld forecasts its South African blueberry exports to rise by a quarter

BerryWorld says it is expecting strong growth in its South African blueberries this season, with expectations of a 25 percent year-on-year uptick in shipments.

September 07 , 2021

Peruvian table grape exports set to surpass 60 million boxes for first time

The Peruvian table grape industry is forecast to export a record volume of fruit in the upcoming season, with the first estimate pegging shipments at 62.5 million boxes.

September 07 , 2021

Australian mango variety opens up new growing region in Spain

Until now, Spanish mangoes came only from the producing areas of Malaga and Granada.

September 06 , 2021

South African citrus exports to U.S. on track with mandarins soon to arrive

Exports of citrus from South Africa to the United States continue at full pace and remain on track with season estimates, providing consumers in the market a constant supply of high-quality summer citrus.

September 06 , 2021

U.S. port leaders see congestion extending far into 2022

Port leaders who have spoken with shipping lines and their cargo customers say the slowdown in container volumes that usually coincides with the Lunar New Year in February

September 06 , 2021

U.S. fruit imports soared to new record in July

U.S. fruit imports soared by 19 percent year-on-year on July to reach a record US$1.57 billion, according to newly released USDA data.

September 06 , 2021

China greenlights more favorable South African lemon export protocol

It is anticipated that this change will result in increased exports of lemons to China, with the first shipments under the new protocol likely to begin this year.

September 06 , 2021

Wealthy Mexican avocado grower, 23 relatives flee to U.S. - report

A wealthy Mexican avocado grower has fled to the U.S. with around two dozen relatives due to violence from drug cartels who have been fighting for control over the industry.

September 03 , 2021

South Africa's table grape association appoints new CEO

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) said the new appointee would early in the new year take over the reins from Willem Bestbier, who’s retirement as CEO was announced in May 2021

September 03 , 2021

Western Growers slams California Senate's passing of bill that "strips farmworkers of essential democratic rights"

The bill, first introduced on Feb. 12, works to have an alternative to the secret ballot election process that has been a part of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act (ALRA).

September 03 , 2021