Apples in Charts: New varieties lead U.S. prices going into Washington season

Braeburn and Red Delicious have been fetching lower prices than the market average, but Honeycrisp and Pink Lady have been enjoying large premiums.

August 28 , 2018

U.S. and Mexico reach preliminary NAFTA deal

The preliminary agreement reportedly centers on the rules governing the automobile industry and still excludes Canada, which has been absent from talks held in Washington in recent weeks.

August 27 , 2018

Weaker domestic demand brings Japanese apples onto world stage

A Tokyo-based exporter speaks about the reasons why domestic demand has been falling, some of the key challenges involved with exporting Japanese apples, and what the future could hold.

August 27 , 2018

Michigan apple industry concerned about trade issue knock-on effects

The state is forecasting a 28-million-bushel crop, putting in above the average but below the record achieved a couple of years ago.

August 27 , 2018

Mexican avocado exports to China skyrocket

Mexican avocado exports to the Chinese market in the first half of the year were greater than they were in all of 2017.

August 24 , 2018

Camposol 'not planning another IPO in short-term'

The company had announced plans in November for a debut on the New York Stock Exchange, but earlier this year it decided to hold off.

August 24 , 2018

NZ: Seeka's H1 profit falls after banana business write-down

However, revenues rose over the period thanks partly to a sharp rise in kiwifruit volumes and record avocado returns during the 2017-18 season.

August 23 , 2018

South Africa calls Trump 'misinformed' over land policy

On Wednesday Trump said he had asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo "to closely study the South Africa land and farm seizures and expropriations and the large scale [sic] killing of farmers."

August 23 , 2018

Record cherry production forecast in Australia

Meanwhile, exports of peaches and plums are expected to benefit from a first full season of access to the Chinese market.

August 23 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 33, 2018

Peruvian avocado price rose slightly in Europe, while Chilean clementine prices fell in the U.S.

August 23 , 2018