Spain: Frosts cause €35M losses across 7,500 hectares in Valencia

Stonefruit is said to be the most affected fruit category, with persimmons and citrus also affected.

March 23 , 2018

U.S.: California citrus volumes set to wind down earlier than normal

The crop may have been relatively short, but Joel Nelsen says it's been a positive campaign overall and expects good returns to growers.

March 19 , 2018

Growers Czech out new cherries Tamara, Irena for commercial growth

With Tamara as a large cherry and Irina as a pollinator for the late-season Regina variety, growers are finding new opportunities in a sector where successful introductions are few and far between.

March 19 , 2018

Irradiation for Peruvian blueberries part of wider U.S. market access talks, says industry rep

Sergio del Castillo reveals where the treatment will take place in the U.S., while Cort Brazelton says this development shows that both countries have highly functional groups that are working together.

March 19 , 2018

Colombia "one step away" from exporting Hass avocados to Japan

Several months after Colombia secured U.S. avocado market access, the South American country has now agreed on export protocols with Japan.

March 18 , 2018

Ecuador's share of U.S. banana market saw sharp decline in 2017

The drop has been largely attributed to rising production levels from Central American countries, which can sell their fruit at more competitive prices in the U.S.

March 16 , 2018

EU avocado market conditions have been "marvelous", says Israeli exporter

Israeli avocado exports are expected to end up around 20% lower year-on-year for the 2017-18 season.

March 16 , 2018

U.S.: Weather troubles create "vacuum" in Mexican lime volumes

One supplier says the U.S. market has been "crazy" recently, and noted that fruit quality in general from Veracruz had been poor.

March 15 , 2018

U.S.: Phytelligence steps up HLB fight with new citrus rootstock licensing deal

"It is another arrow in their quiver to try and stave off proliferation of the disease."

March 12 , 2018

11 nations sign revised TPP in Chile

In a deal that brings "inclusive economic growth" to a population of 500 million people, attention was given to the environment, labor rights and even Mexican avocados in today's historic event.

March 08 , 2018