U.S.: California apple season going well but movement slower than normal

California volumes are forecast up slightly year-on-year at around 3 million boxes in total, and a higher proportion of fruit could end up staying the domestic market this year.

October 05 , 2018

Slow start for Argentine blueberry season

The first exports of the season took place in week 32, but so far only a tiny proportion of the total volume has been shipped.

October 04 , 2018

APS18 Preview II: Omni-channel retailing opens floodgates of produce marketing issues

Packaging expert Lisa Cork, one of the featured presenters at the upcoming Amsterdam Produce Summit in November, further discusses opportunities and challenges that face the industry.

October 04 , 2018

Chile: Higher productivity boosts avocado volumes

Chile is forecasting avocado production of 245,000 metric tons (MT) for the 2018-19 season, which would mark a 9% year-on-year rise.

October 04 , 2018

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