U.K.: Coffee chain advert banned for criticizing avocado breakfasts

A radio advert encouraged people to eat a bacon roll or egg muffin instead, but authorities ruled that it promoted poor nutritional habits.

October 03 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 39, 2018

A decline in California and Peruvian avocado supplies helped to keep the U.S. market stable in week 39, despite the high volumes of Mexican fruit.

October 03 , 2018

South Africa: Two tobacco farms successfully convert to OZblu blueberry ranches

Fruit company United Exports has highlighted the transformation of two traditional Limpopo tobacco farms into sustainable blueberry-producing businesses under the OZblu brand.

October 03 , 2018

Revamped NAFTA "consistent with our overarching goals", says PMA

The Produce Marketing Association has added its voice to the industry's praise of the recently announced tri-lateral trade deal between the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

October 02 , 2018

Kiwifruit in Charts: After roller coaster prices, how will Italy enter the U.S. market?

Through the volumes, we can start to see a story form that helps explain this wild ride.

October 02 , 2018

Tropical Storm Rosa to bring heavy rain to U.S. Southwest

AccuWeather says enough rain is forecast to be "both problematic and beneficial".

October 01 , 2018

U.S.: Wonderful Halos gears up for "biggest season ever"

The U.S.'s leading seedless mandarin brand is preparing to kick off its biggest season ever this November with a US$30 million integrated campaign.

October 01 , 2018

China: Inaugural NZ avocado import season kicks off with large fruit

Just Avocados' recent commercial touchdown in mainland China was shortly followed by AVANZA, which is also delving into Taiwan for the first time this year.

October 01 , 2018

Spanish avocado production to rise by 20% in 2018-19

Improved clonal varieties, greater emphasis on new growing methods and beneficial rains this year all contributed toward the forecast.

September 29 , 2018

Hurricane Rosa to hit Baja California on Monday or Tuesday

Weathermelon said there could be structural damage and harvest and quality issues for tomatoes, bell peppers and cukes coming out of San Quintin and Vizcaino.

September 28 , 2018