Idexcam: Peruvian banana exports to grow by at least 10% in three years

The Lima Chamber of Commerce highlights only a small percentage of the country's total crop is exported, drawing attention to high production levels in the domestically-oriented Amazonian department of San Martín.

January 05 , 2018

Mexico: 10-year low for chill hour accumulation in Sonora grapes

While much of Mexico has been hit by cold weather, this winter has been unseasonably warm for the northwestern state of Sonora.

January 05 , 2018

Bombogenesis, the phenomenon behind North America's winter storm

The NOAA emphasizes the event is "not as scary as it sounds" and has provided an update on what to expect across parts of the U.S. and Canada, including much needed rain in California. 

January 04 , 2018

Wall Street Journal column smashes avocado toast as "so 2017"

Some top restaurants are reportedly ditching the fruit due to its wide availability elsewhere, which is not such a bad problem to have for purveyors of the versatile crop.

January 04 , 2018

U.S.: Apple orchard update with Superfresh Growers

In snowy eastern Washington, Dave Gleason and Parker Sherrell discuss the transition from old to new orchards in an ever-changing industry.

January 03 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 52, 2017

An influx of South African fruit, together with less market activity, put seedless grape prices under pressure in Europe during week 52.

January 03 , 2018

State of economic emergency declared for Argentine pome fruit growers

Argentine President Mauricio Macri yesterday decreed a state of economic, productive, financial and social emergency for the apple and pear industry across five provinces.

January 03 , 2018

Spain: Bonafrú de Bonares expansion leads to spike in strawberry volume

Key varieties on the new farm include Rociera from Fresa Nuevo Materiales (FNM) and Fortuna from California's Ekland Marketing Company.

January 03 , 2018

U.S.: Verdant Partners, Golden Sun Marketing deepen ties in M&A support

The announcement builds on two successful transactions in the citrus sector last year.

January 02 , 2018

U.S.: NMB welcomes newly appointed board members

"The success the mango industry is experiencing is a direct result of the leadership generated from this board as a whole," says NMB executive director Manuel Michel.

January 02 , 2018