Mexico imposes 20% tariff on U.S. apples, cranberries

"Any tariff is clearly going to have economic impact to our industry – especially when you consider its cumulative effect along with the tariffs imposed by China and expected within the next few weeks from India," says Todd Fryhover of the Washington Apple Commission.

June 05 , 2018

Global strawberry market continues to expand, report finds

The report's findings include a rise in production from all key producing countries and an increase in imports to the U.S.

June 04 , 2018

"Two different markets" in Europe for South African green-skinned, Hass avocados

"Last year was incredible for green skins, but with a bigger crop coming in from South America and ourselves, it’s definitely swung the other way."

May 31 , 2018

Egyptian table grape season running two weeks early

An exporter says there is "very little demand" in the European market for red grapes this season.

May 28 , 2018

Trucker strikes in Brazil affecting papaya imports, says HLB Specialties

Trucks are lining many major highways throughout the country, with 200 blockades being reported so far in 24 of the country’s 27 states.

May 25 , 2018

Spanish lemon campaign to wrap up early amid strong EU market conditions

The country has seen a slight drop in Fino lemon volumes this campaign and a huge decline in Verna production.

May 25 , 2018

South Africa: Flash Gala brand launched for Bigbucks apples

'In the fruit industry a find like this is pretty much like discovering a new galaxy might be for astronomers.'

May 25 , 2018

2018 London Produce Show’s Thought-Leader Breakfast features all-star cast of industry luminaries

Representatives from companies including ICA Sweden, Sainsbury's, Sysco Corporation, and Publix Super Markets will share their knowledge at the trade event in June.

May 24 , 2018

First Chilean lemons to be exported to U.S. via systems approach

A 6,000MT load of lemons was recently inspected and approved at a site in Chile, after U.S. authorities last month approved the new export protocol.

May 24 , 2018

Peru: Strong Q1 for Camposol as blueberry sales soar

The company's blueberry volumes are set to grow substantially in the future, with one-third of plantations not yet producing fruit.

May 23 , 2018