Peru: Low temperatures delaying Red Globe shipments to China, says Ecosac

The company, however, has been enjoying strong market conditions in Europe this season.

November 22 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 46, 2017

Opening prices of South Africa peaches and nectarines in Europe were higher than last season.

November 22 , 2017

Weather dampens Ecuadorian mango volumes

A cold growing season with little sunlight has led to volumes currently being around half what they were at this time last year.

November 22 , 2017

Australian study finds "widespread exploitation" of temporary foreign workers

The findings applied to a wide range of industries but survey responses included cases of underpayment and even passport confiscation in the horticultural sector.

November 21 , 2017

U.S. West Coast receives first Colombian Hass avocados

“With the opening up of the US market, it is expected that the industry will grow up to 30,000 hectares within the next four to five years,” predicts Pedro Aguilar of Westsole Fruit Colombia.

November 21 , 2017

U.S.: AC Foods hires Daniel Kass amid citrus expansion

The former Wonderful executive will be the California-based company's vice president of sales and business development.

November 21 , 2017

Q&A: Biodegradable packing and the closed-loop dilemma for plastic

Shaun Herdsman of Modiform addresses the tricky issue of plastic recycling and urges change to help make the fresh produce sector more sustainable.

November 21 , 2017

Giumarra introduces Fair Trade-certified Mexican squash

"Fair Trade represents an important opportunity for us to work with our retail partners to show consumers that yes, every purchase can make a difference in the lives of farm workers," said CEO John Corsaro.

November 21 , 2017

NZ one step closer to Chinese avocado market access

The country is set to join the likes of Chile, Peru and Mexico in the fast-growing market.

November 21 , 2017

Q&A: Morocco "coming back to Europe", says Les Domaines Export

During the Amsterdam Produce Show last week, deputy director general Amine Mamou discussed tomato and citrus exports as well as the hottest varietal trends in both categories.

November 21 , 2017