Citrus imports to U.S. spiked in Q3, as avocados saw big decline

Total imports of fresh citrus between June and September this year rose by 20 percent year-on-year to $682 million, figures from the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service show.

November 09 , 2020

Eta brings devastation to Central America

Rain-heavy remnants of Hurricane Eta have flooded homes from Panama to Guatemala, as the death toll across Central America rose to at least 57 people and aid groups warned flooding and mudslides were creating a slow-moving humanitarian disaster.

November 06 , 2020

Grape storage numbers now higher than last year as Autumn King, Allison volumes swell

There were 13.7 million boxes in storage as of Oct. 31, which represents a sharp increase from the 11.1 million boxes registered in mid-October and a slight rise above last year's figure.

November 06 , 2020

Second OZblu blueberry shipment from South Africa seized in Europe

United Exports said it has been "reliably informed that the Dutch Customs Authority has intercepted and seized another shipment of fresh blueberries from South African grower, Ross Berries."

November 06 , 2020

CDC says salmonella outbreak linked to wood ear mushrooms is over

In total there were 55 reported illnesses across 11 states, with more than half of the cases in California. There were also six hospitalizations.

November 05 , 2020

U.K. and Kenya agree on post-Brexit trade deal

The deal ensures that friction-free trade can continue between the two countries. Kenya is a major supplier of fruits like avocados, mangoes and passionfruit, as well as vegetables including snow peas, sugar snaps and herbs.

November 05 , 2020

Soft citrus a bright spot in Northern Hemisphere citrus production forecast

A small drop in total citrus production for the 2020-21 season was driven by declines in countries including the U.S. and Egypt and partially offset

November 05 , 2020

Industry groups welcome H-2A wage changes

The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association and the National Council of Agricultural Employers both welcomed the recently announced overhaul of the program.

November 05 , 2020

South African stone fruit volumes looking good this season

Growers in the South African stone fruit industry say they are "optimistic about the season ahead" and the prospects of delivering a more robust bounty to the UK market.

November 04 , 2020

Unifrutti Group acquires Oranfrizer

The agreement between the two companies, which according to a news release was "strongly sought" by Unifrutti CEO Marco Venturelli, was signed on Oct. 28 and will be "immediately operational".

November 04 , 2020