U.S.: Enzed Exotics to exhibit at NYPS2017 amid high hopes for upcoming season

After nearly 50% growth in U.S. sales since 2015, the company expects to see a continued upward trend.

December 08 , 2017

Australian govt introduces bill to simplify ag export legislation

“We need something more coherent in place so that the rules for exporting are simpler and easier to understand and comply with," says Barnaby Joyce.

December 08 , 2017

U.S.: Terra Exports now accepting payments in Bitcoin

The company says it is now accepting the peer-to-peer electronic cash system as it wants to embrace change.

December 08 , 2017

U.S.: California avocado orchards impacted by wildfires

California Avocado Commission president Tom Bellamore says he's hoping to get a first-hand look at some of the orchards on Monday if possible.

December 08 , 2017

Hortifrut moves closer to completing blueberry merger with Talsa

Hortifrut's board of directors have now called an extraordinary shareholders' meeting for later in December, during which they will vote on the merger.

December 07 , 2017

Mexico "very satisfied" with reduction in China's avocado import tax

An industry representative also said the U.S. has been characterized by instability in both prices and volumes over recent months.

December 07 , 2017

'Head-sized' Hawaii avocado in world record bid

The mammoth avocado comes from the same part of the world where farmers currently hold the records for the heaviest jackfruit and soursop.

December 07 , 2017

U.S.: Divine Flavor announces US$7.5M Nogales facility expansion

The major importer of Mexican table grapes will add an additional 70,000 square foot warehouse with seven new cold rooms

December 07 , 2017

U.S. Hass Avocado Board names 2018 committee, board members

Chairman Chris Henry from Del Monte Fresh Produce is stepping down after two years of service in this role, and will be replaced by Scott Bauwens.

December 07 , 2017

U.S.: Frieda's expects 'best season yet' of South African litchis

Since South African litchis were permitted entry to the U.S. in 2015, Frieda’s has distributed increasing volume and says it will have supplies through January.

December 06 , 2017