Colombian avocado importer commission to be created in U.S. as exports grow

While there are only two Colombian farms authorities to export to the U.S., a further 133 are in different stages of the Work Plan agreed with U.S. authorities.

July 12 , 2018

AgroFresh eyes global RipeLock expansion through Del Monte alliance

AgroFresh says it has shipped its MAP bags to Del Monte's banana production regions, and the distributor has already tested out the freshness solution with some of its customers.

July 12 , 2018

China "shocked" by U.S. actions in trade dispute

The list of some 6,000 products the U.S. said it would target include Chinese produce items such as garlic, nuts, pears, apples and onions.

July 11 , 2018

Avozilla avocados now available in Australia

The monster South Africa-origin avocado variety has been fetching US$9 each in Australia.

July 11 , 2018

Mission Produce launches new edition of AvocaDOs and DON’Ts guide

This best practices guide includes information about storage and handling techniques based on seasonality and origin of the fruit.

July 11 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 27, 2018

The U.S. lemon market saw rising prices in week 27 amid low volumes of both local and imported fruit.

July 11 , 2018

U.S.: Sharp declines for California cherry exports

Meanwhile, year-on-year wholesale market prices for Washington cherries have been lower over recent weeks, but by early July they were on par with the 2017 season.

July 11 , 2018

Storage key for Chilean kiwifruit as NH extends season, says industry rep

This season for Chilean kiwifruit exporters has not been as successful as the last one due to increased competition with local supplies in key markets.

July 11 , 2018

U.S. to impose additional US$200B of tariffs on China

The development marks a significant escalation of the trade war between the world's two largest economies.

July 10 , 2018

NZ: Seeka to sell kiwifruit orchards recently acquired from T&G

New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower Seeka is calling for bids by mid-August for its Northland 288-hectare portfolio.

July 10 , 2018