Peruvian blueberry export value rose 50% in 2017

Despite the huge year-on-year volume increase, per-kilo FOB prices only fell 2% to US$8.4,

March 09 , 2018

U.S.: Citrus sales rise lifts Limoneira results in Q1

Higher lemon prices and a big jump in orange sales help lift results back into the black following a loss for the same period in 2017.

March 08 , 2018

CPTPP will create "significant value" for NZ kiwifruit industry, says Zespri

“We see the benefits most clearly in Japan, where New Zealand kiwifruit growers paid over $26 million in tariffs last season," says Dan Mathieson.

March 08 , 2018

Israel: First EU-bound Maluma avocado exports could take place in 2018

Oren Wallach of Oren Nursery spoke during the eighth annual Maluma Day event currently taking place in South Africa.

March 08 , 2018

U.S.: Pride Packing joins Sage Fruit

The Vanguard International subsidiary has become an equity partner in the Washington State grower known for its pome fruit and stone fruit.

March 07 , 2018

Australian Federal Govt offers Tasmania grant for fruit fly fight

The grant is on top of AUD$9 million in funding for a plant pest surveillance network and projects to demonstrate area freedom and boost market access.

March 07 , 2018

U.S.: NMB launches new mango branding strategy

The new approach comes at a time when mangoes are on a "fantastic trajectory, with volumes and consumer acceptance growing year over year".

March 07 , 2018

South Africa: Day Zero for Cape Town may be avoided, claims DA leader

Agri SA is pleased about the news but emphasizes the drought "is by no means over".

March 07 , 2018

Calavo starts 2018 "in fine form" with record Q1 results

Sales and gross margin dollars rose sharply in the company's fresh and Calavo Foods segments.

March 07 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 9, 2018

Chilean nectarines started to dominate the Chinese market in week 9 while the country's cherry campaign drew to a close.

March 07 , 2018