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

ecoFOG: A sustainable postharvest solution for the fruit industry

A new product developed by U.S.-based Pace International enables users to improve pathogen control on their kiwifruit and pome fruit while also reducing water usage during postharvest.

January 30 , 2018

Canada: CPMA pleased with progress in NAFTA negotiations

The Canadian association is particularly optimistic about the proposed SPS chapter and biotechnology provisions in agriculture.

January 30 , 2018

Mexico: Revamped Chiquita shipping service reaps dividends for Port Chiapas

The port's container movement has gone from just 264 in 2016 to 47,702 TEUs last year.

January 29 , 2018

Chilean nectarines shine in China

Chile's leading nectarine exporter has been faring well during its first full season shipping the stonefruit to China.

January 29 , 2018