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U.S.: Zespri SunGold drove yellow kiwifruit category growth in 2017

The New Zealand company has plans to target 50% growth for the coming year and extend the season through Zespri-grown Italian fruit during the Northern Hemisphere winter months.
February 01 , 2018

Aussie avo shortage to ease, but what's in store for the coming years?

It's been facetiously referred to as the 'Great Avocado Depression of 2018', but the current situation may offer a window into a future when Chinese and Indian consumers want their slice of the avo action.
February 01 , 2018

New Zealand expects lift in pome fruit exports during 2018

Growing conditions in the country are said to have been exceptional this season.
February 01 , 2018

Chiquita and Honduran worker union "on the verge of agreement"

The dispute reportedly relates to hospital cover given to union members in the Central American country.
January 31 , 2018

Costa Rican banana export volumes to be affected by cold front

One of the world's top banana exporting countries expects this year to be a sharp contrast to 2017.
January 31 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 4, 2018

There was good avocado movement in the U.S. market in week 4 as the Super Bowl approaches, but prices fell slightly due to rising Mexican volumes.
January 31 , 2018

San Miguel exports inaugural Peruvian grape shipment to U.S.

One of Argentina's leading citrus companies has begun exporting a new fruit commodity following an acquisition last year.
January 31 , 2018

Mexico: Stonefruit, avocado crops hit by frosts in Michoacan

The frosts were reportedly registered over a large area of the major fruit-producing state.
January 31 , 2018

Chile: Positive trial results for South African-bred blush pear

The Cape Rose variety has performed well in terms of size, firmness and sweetness.
January 30 , 2018

Mexico: Cold weather to lower future papaya volumes from Colima

A representative of grower-exporter Coliman expects prices in the U.S. market to improve somewhat come May this year.
January 30 , 2018