Peruvian mango shipments to U.S. forecast 12% down in 2018-19 season

In total, mango shipments from all Latin American suppliers until the end of the year are expected to be 3% lower year-on-year, following a surge in volumes over the last couple of months.

November 23 , 2018

U.S.: Cocaine, meth seized at Mexico border in fresh produce shipment

CBP officers arrested a 30-year-old man from Mexico after discovering US$953,000 worth of drugs at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility.

November 23 , 2018

Compac's new Sizer Simulator 'removes packhouse trial and error', says CEO

We chat with Mike Riley about the company's innovative new tool, the recently announced partnership with AVEVA, and the 'great journey' the company has been on with TOMRA.

November 23 , 2018

Chinese fruit market seeks to raise vendors' awareness of brand counterfeiting

The Zhejiang Jiaxing Fruit Market held a meeting on Nov. 15 to discuss brand protection and notify sellers about the cases of counterfeiting, both with local and international produce.

November 23 , 2018

Hail shaves off expected Chilean walnut production volume

The most heavily affected walnut orchards are facing losses of 40 - 80%, according to industry body ChileNut.

November 22 , 2018

California likely the source of latest Romaine E. coli outbreak, says FDA chief

"There is some lettuce coming in from Mexico but most of what’s on the market is the result of end-of-the-season harvesting coming out of California right now," Dr. Scott Gottlieb was quoted as saying.

November 21 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 46, 2018

The recent Mexican avocado grower strikes have created market opportunities for Chile in the U.S.

November 21 , 2018

Australian veggie exports on the rise

While carrots were the leading crop in value and volume, asparagus have sprouted up as strong contributors to trade.

November 20 , 2018

U.S.: California recommends new restrictions on chlorpyrifos

The Department of Pesticide Regulation issued temporary guidelines that include banning the common pesticide from crop dusting, discontinuing its use on most crops and increasing perimeters around where it's applied.

November 20 , 2018

Argentina exports first-ever blueberries to China

The two pallets of blueberries sent by Berries Del Sol correspond to the Emerald variety and are expected to arrive in Hong Kong later this week.

November 20 , 2018