WTO rules Trump-era import tariffs on Spanish olives breach rules

Former U.S. president Donald Trump’s administration slapped extra tariffs on Spain’s iconic agricultural export in 2018, considering their olives were subsidised and being dumped on the US market at prices below their real value.

November 22 , 2021

Port congestion eases in Asia, but U.S. situation expected to worsen - report

The handoff between land and sea remains an issue for America’s largest container hub, as logistics operators on the ground are not picking up their containers quickly enough, and a steady stream of ships arrives to drop off more.

November 22 , 2021

Territorio Aguacate is the main avocado showcase of Latin America

Territorio Aguacate is preparing for a new in-person event, with hopes to exceed the expectations of all attendees while promoting information sharing and business connections.

November 22 , 2021

Tissue and soil nutrient testing for cold climate grapes

There are 14 essential plant nutrients derived from the soil that are considered essential for the growth of all plants and this article explains the two major tools to determine the fertilizer needs of a vineyard.

November 19 , 2021

Oppy to launch hydroponic strawberry product in December

The hydroponic tabletop strawberry concept was developed by New Wave Berry, LLC which is a joint venture formed by Oppy.

November 19 , 2021

U.S.: September Hass avocado sales up on last year amid higher prices

Hass avocado volume sales were down on last year, but dollar sales managed to gain a small edge, new data shows.

November 19 , 2021

USDA invests $11M in five projects to combat citrus greening

The projects include three in Florida, one in California and one in Texas, and involve possible solutions ranging from blocking transmission from inside the insect vector to utilizing novel anti-microbial peptides to treat infected trees.

November 19 , 2021

Chile's Asoex releases table grape export estimate

In terms of varieties, shipments of new varieties are expected to reach 35 million boxes, followed by traditional varieties with 32 million boxes, and Red Globe with just over 17 million boxes.

November 19 , 2021

Canada: U.S. table grapes continue to lose market share

The USDA also forecasts imports of fresh table grapes to see continued growth in marketing year 2021-22 due to larger global supplies.

November 18 , 2021

Chilean Avocado Committee shares 2021 season update

The Chilean avocado industry continues to face challenges but this season is looking to hit improved production levels compared to last year, according to an industry representative.

November 18 , 2021