Fruit exports from Chile down through October

The eight percent year-on-year drop in the value of exports was driven by table grapes and partially offset by cherries.

November 27 , 2020

U.S. begins transition to South American table grapes amid expectations of larger volumes

John Pandol, special project director of Pandol Bros, spoke about how the end of the California deal was looking and what is needed for the heavier-volume Chilean and Peruvian grapes to fit in well to the U.S. market.

November 26 , 2020

Peru's blueberry export value up by 10 percent through September

The value of Peru’s blueberry exports experienced a 10 percent increase despite this year's prediction of 40 percent volume growth

November 26 , 2020

Consumer spending trends shifting as Covid-19 causes retail disruption

Going beyond the health emergency, store dynamics will be forever changed due to permanent lifestyle and work adjustments.

November 26 , 2020

Measuring and correctly using water is essential for farmers

Precisely measuring water consumption and knowing how and when to irrigate are essential to developing efficient, sustainable, and highly productive farming operations, according to Chile-based LemSystem.

November 26 , 2020

Russia extends ban on western produce imports until the end of 2021

The embargo was introduced in 2014 after Russia's annexation of the Crimean peninsula led to sanctions that Brussels renewed for another six months at the end of June.

November 26 , 2020

Honduran banana losses lower than thought

It appears that only around 3,700 hectares of banana production have been damaged or lost, down from the 8,000 hectares estimated to have been impacted two weeks ago.

November 25 , 2020

Charleston port eyes South African citrus imports following rule change

The USDA announced earlier this month that any U.S. port with cold-storage sites could receive shipments of citrus from the exporting country. Previously this was limited to four ports - Newark, Philadelphia, Wilmington and Houston.

November 25 , 2020

Dole recalls organic romaine hearts due to E. coli concerns

No illnesses have been reported to date in association with the recall, nor is it related to the current E. coli outbreaks being investigated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

November 25 , 2020

Mexico: SiCar Farms expecting bigger lime volumes in coming years despite drought

SiCar Farms said that climate change has affected Mexican lime plantations in both production and quality, but it is still expanding and expecting stronger heavier in the future.

November 25 , 2020