"Extreme situation" as EU avocado prices plummet

One importer estimates total imported volumes have been 40-70% higher than last year.

July 09 , 2018

U.S.: Pacific Organic Produce announces Peruvian organic citrus now available

The fruit is supplied by the first certified organic citrus shipper to export to the U.S.

July 06 , 2018

U.S. has launched "biggest trade war in economic history", says China

The 25% duties, which went into effect at 12:01 am EST, prompted quick retaliation by Beijing.

July 06 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 26, 2018

U.S. lemon demand exceeded supply in week 26, with the California season at its end and Southern Hemisphere volumes still light.

July 06 , 2018

U.S.: Central American pineapples fetch low prices in 2018

Prices did not see the typical arc that has characterized the first halves of previous years, which could in part be explained by greater volumes of Costa Rican fruit.

July 06 , 2018

U.S. East Coast Navel movement "moderate" despite light volumes

Mark Greenberg also said that the U.S. easy peeler market remains "virtually unfazed" by the rising Southern Hemisphere supplies.

July 06 , 2018

U.S.: Wish Farms expands Michigan blueberry program

The Michigan blueberry season kicked off this July, with the company's volumes expected to reach two million pounds.

July 05 , 2018

Tozer Seeds expands in Pacific region with new Australian business

The British company's third subsidiary will cover Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, China and Japan.

July 05 , 2018

China vows not to fire tariff shot ahead of U.S. as implementation date looms

Both countries have said they would implement US$34 billion work of tariffs this Friday, but a 12-hour time difference would give China the edge.

July 05 , 2018

South African yellow kiwifruit successfully exported to Europe

Variety Innovations' Peter Turner described the development as a "tangible first step" for growers, confirming they can produce good quality fruit and get it into the European market before the Southern Hemisphere competition.

July 05 , 2018