U.S.: Table grape imports rose in Q1

Peruvian grapes fetched significantly higher prices than Chilean fruit between January and March.

May 22 , 2018

U.S.: California citrus industry has US$7B economic impact, study finds

The study also looked at the possible impact of increased costs associated with meeting government regulations, combatting the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and warding off the invasion of HLB.

May 22 , 2018

U.S. organic sales grew by 6% in 2017

"The organic food market will see a steadier pace of growth as it matures, but it will continue to surpass the growth rate of the broader food market."

May 22 , 2018

IFG seedless grape varieties get PLU approval

The fruit breeder has six new PLU codes which it says are placed into two categories - Core and Novelty - to capture the unique characteristics of its variety offering.

May 18 , 2018

Argentine blueberry industry faces "many challenges"

Argentinian Blueberry Committee says that certain internal conditions need to improve for growers to be more competitive on the international stage.

May 18 , 2018

U.S.: Unseasonal rains in Florida, Georgia may cause price spikes

Meanwhile, a cool front is expected to move through California over the coming days, affecting central coastal growing regions.

May 18 , 2018

Citrus canker confirmed on two Western Australia properties

The regions' producers and exporters have called for the Northern Territory's citrus trade to be halted until a quarantine has been set up and all plants within it destroyed.

May 17 , 2018

First container of Chilean Sweeki kiwifruit arrives in China

Branded fruit grown in Chile is expected to be on sale in Asian markets until October.

May 17 , 2018

Spain: Late start for Jerte Valley cherry growers

Around 21,000MT of cherries are expected to be shipped from the region over the coming months, with a quarter of the volumes made up by Picota varieties.

May 17 , 2018

U.S.: High hopes for Orchard View cherry season under new partnership

Export quality and sizing is expected earlier in the season this year, according to an Oppy representative.

May 16 , 2018