Avocados in Charts: Market jumps US$5 in one week on California shortfall

California shipments through last week only added up to 7% of the volume for that same time period in 2018, but a potential market opportunity window for the state is approaching.

March 27 , 2019

One Banana targets U.K. retail expansion with ethical, sustainable offer

The U.S.-based, family-owned firm that was named Grower of the Year in 2018 by Tesco aims to tap into current U.K. consumer sentiment with its people-first and responsible offering from Central and South America.

March 27 , 2019

Mexican berry campaign running well ahead of schedule

Season volumes through to mid-March ended up being 74% higher than expectations.

March 26 , 2019

Australia: Griffith University gives papayas a taste makeover

At their best papayas can create phenomenal eating experiences, but at their worst the fruit can be quite astringent and leave an unpleasant aftertaste.

March 26 , 2019

Argentine apple campaign off to a positive start

A representative of Argentina's apple industry is optimistic for a good season this year, although concerns abound around profit margins.

March 26 , 2019

Peruvian Police make arrest after spate of avocado thefts on export-oriented farm

The young man allegedly stole almost one metric ton of the green gold.

March 25 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger subsidiary ditches single-use plastic bags

QFC has made good on its promise to be the first Kroger market to make this transition as part of the #ZeroHungerZeroWaste initiative.

March 25 , 2019

Pakistani Kinnow mandarin exports already higher with weeks still to go

Pakistani Kinnow mandarin exporters have already outdone last season's volume by 4.5% and are expected to keep output going through to next month.

March 25 , 2019

U.S.: Listeria concerns prompt pre-emptive Henry Avocado recall

Avocados imported from Mexico and distributed by Henry Avocado are not subject to the recall and may continue to be sold and consumed.

March 24 , 2019

Kanzi apple harvest kicks off in Australia

630,000 trees of the variety are now planted in Australia with trial export shipments expected this year.

March 22 , 2019