California: Monterey County crop report shows drop in fresh produce income

A major Californian region for fresh vegetable and strawberry production saw a downfall in total crop values last year, but export volumes rose significantly. 

August 03 , 2017

Ecuador gears up for first dragon fruit shipments to U.S. in September

The industry is hoping it will be able to offer U.S. consumers something new with its yellow variety.

August 03 , 2017

Aussie banana industry buys time with "world's best practice" in TR4 containment

ABGC chair Stephen Lowe discusses the plan ahead for slowing the spread of Panama Disease TR4, and why it's so important to allow affected farmers the option to still trade fruit.

August 03 , 2017

U.S.: Battery-powered trucks to be tested at Port of Oakland

A port representative says the vehicles are a "logical next-step for exploration".

August 03 , 2017

Peak California strawberry volumes extend through July

The state's production figures to date are slightly higher than last year when a record was achieved.

August 02 , 2017

South African avocado exporter "blown away" by EU green-skinned demand

A representative of ZZ2 said high prices in Europe this season did not compensate for the significant reduction in volume.

August 02 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 30, 2017

European apple importers were trying to liquidate their stocks in week 30 as the start of the French season approached.

August 02 , 2017

Thai fruit exports to the U.S. down in H1

Any losses in the U.S. however were more than made up for by an exponential rise in exports to nearby Vietnam, including at a rate of 703% for the leading crop.

August 02 , 2017

Market conditions hurt Del Monte profit again in Q2

An oversupply of bananas in some markets put the squeeze on profits but net sales were up overall for the period.

August 01 , 2017

“Port customs chaos ahead”, warns Brexit report

Barbara Buczek of the Port of Dover warns there is no system in place to handle possible delays from customs checks of millions of trucks.

August 01 , 2017