U.S.: Limoneira forecasts operating income to rise by at least a third in 2018

The California-based company also expects EBITDA will go up by at least a fifth, and that's not including potential benefits from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act.

January 08 , 2018

Colombian Hass avocado exports to the U.S. will continue, authorities claim

The first shipments last year were followed by reports of suspensions due to pest concerns, however ICA has announced exports will be underway this month.

January 08 , 2018

California: Ventura County counts the cost of Thomas Fire on crops

Avocados were the worst hit in terms of value while lemon crops suffered the most in terms of volume.

January 08 , 2018

Fairtrade America joins forces with environmental NGO

Through a partnership with '1% for the Planet', Fairtrade America-certified products will contribute to building climate friendly, sustainable supply chains.

January 08 , 2018

U.K.: Wealmoor, Limones Piuranos acquire major Peruvian mango exporter

As part of the acquisition, the Wong family will retain some of their shareholding in Sunshine Export.

January 08 , 2018

Chile's 2017-18 cherry exports may exceed previous record by 10 million boxes

A gigantic uptick in volume this season hammers home the necessity of a US$5 million promotional campaign. 

January 05 , 2018

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