Peruvian lime production shrinks by a third in H1

Wholesale prices of the fruit were several times higher than normal in August but are expected to return to more typical levels in the coming weeks.

September 07 , 2017

Brazil gains improved apple market access to India

The head of Brazil's apple grower association expects India to become the country's top market following the removal of challenging phytosanitary barriers.

September 07 , 2017

U.S.: FDA releases FSMA compliance guide for small businesses

Small businesses have until Jan. 29 next year to comply with the new regulations.

September 07 , 2017

EU-Ecuador trade agreement promotes export advance

"Being regarded as a tropical fruit producer has been a blessing but it has also put us in a comfort zone," says a ProEcuador representative.

September 07 , 2017

Name change for Australia's peak horticultural export-import body

The change to AHEIA reflects the association's bilateral focus, with Australia's two-way fresh produce trade having risen 7% to reach US$1.3 billion in 2016-17.

September 06 , 2017

U.S.: Port Everglades set to close as Hurricane Irma approaches

A meteorologist has said all of Florida's orange crop is at risk of moderate to severe damage.

September 06 , 2017

U.S.: Record revenues for Calavo Growers in Q3

The company's head noted 8% growth in the fresh segment was achieved in spite of a major reduction to California's avocado crop.

September 06 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 35, 2017

Demand for avocados remained limited in the majority of European countries in week 35, amid prices are falling.

September 06 , 2017

U.S.: 'Steady' season for California grapes, says Terra Exports

A grape industry veteran anticipates the Peruvian and Chilean grape deals will increasingly overlap increasingly in the future.

September 06 , 2017

Compac to release new cherry grading technology

The new technology with special cameras, software and artificial intelligence (AI) will be officially launched at PMA Fresh Summit in New Orleans next month.

September 06 , 2017