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

U.S.: California evaluates blueberry freeze damage

An industry representative says that the effects of the state-wide freeze would become clearer later this month.

March 07 , 2018

Moroccan citrus production set to rise in 2017-18 despite weather troubles

In November last year the Citrus Growers Association said high temperatures would likely result in a 15-20% crop reduction to around 2 million MT.

March 07 , 2018

Sharp rise for Peruvian avocado exports in 2017

The Andean country consolidated its position as the world's second-largest exporter of the fruit.

March 06 , 2018

Australia: No new fruit fly detections outside Tasmania control areas

Tasmania cannot be declared fruit fly free again until 12 weeks after the last detection of fruit flies and larvae.

March 06 , 2018

South Africa boosts table grape exports to North America

That comes in spite of a 14% year-on-year drop in exports so far for the season.

March 06 , 2018

"Significant progress" made in NAFTA negotiations, says CPMA

“While we are pleased with many of the outcomes of Round 7, we remain concerned with the seasonality provision and sunset clause being proposed."

March 05 , 2018