Australian table grape season in China "outstanding", says Frutacloud

Australia increased its table grape exports to China this season and saw its 9kg package of Autumn Crisp table grapes hit record-high-sales of US$101.

July 11 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 27 2019

In the U.S., prices of imported lemons were on the up, but the opening prices of oranges from Chile and South Africa were way down compared to last year.

July 11 , 2019

U.S.: Organic apples and pears see bump in sales, says Domex

Specifically, Superfresh Growers says organic apples experienced a 5% growth in national sales while organic pears fared even better, with sales up 7%.

July 10 , 2019

Kenya's avocado exports to China to rise 10% annually

In May, the countries' presidents signed a trade deal that, when fully implemented, would see the Chinese market take in more than 40% of Kenya’s avocado produce, the export council estimates.

July 10 , 2019

Single bunch of grapes sells for US$11,000 in Japan

Ruby Roman grapes were developed in Ishikawa and first came to market in 2008. According to CNN, they've been hugely popular ever since; only a select number are sold to keep demand and exclusivity levels high.

July 10 , 2019

Turkish cherry industry confident of strong future in Europe despite rising competition

Production levels have been on the upswing from many EU countries over recent years - not only from the leading producers Italy, Greece and Spain, but also the likes of Germany and the U.K., which are key markets for Turkey.

July 10 , 2019

How California avocado growers keep Persea mites from ruining the Super Bowl

Avocados are not only one of America’s favorite fruits. A tiny arthropod also loves them so much that it feeds on their leaves in 99% of California’s avocado orchards. Check out our guide on how to use biocontrol to limit the damage.

July 10 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: California sees low prices after Mexican supply surge

Industry sources expect this year to be similar to last, with low grape prices running from week 38 through the end of the year, when they could drop even more.

July 09 , 2019

FDA names Cavi as papaya brand in Salmonella outbreak

The investigation indicates that Agroson’s LLC of Bronx, New York, is the exclusive distributor of the imported papayas that likely made consumers from this outbreak sick. 

July 08 , 2019

USDA releases PRA for potential Indonesian pineapple imports

If Indonesia's request for market access is approved, the U.S. would become the second North American country the nation exports fresh pineapple to, according to global sourcing platform Tridge.

July 08 , 2019