State of the Market - Week 32, 2017

Lemon sales continued to be slow in the U.S. in week 32 with greater supply and insufficient demand.

August 16 , 2017

Mission Produce to ship Colombian avocados "straight away" once U.S. access opens

Jim Donovan emphasizes however that a cautious approach is needed with the new supply source.

August 16 , 2017

Is a post-Brexit temporary customs union on the cards?

The U.K.'s Brexit secretary says the government will want to avoid a “cliff-edge” where Britain leaves the EU without a replacement trade deal in place.

August 16 , 2017

Chile: Atacama grape growers on alert after unusual snowfall, frosts

Overall the Copiapo Valley seems to have been less affected by the weather than Huasco.

August 16 , 2017

Drought affects Mexican mango sizing in 2017

A smooth transition from Mexican to Brazilian supply is expected in the U.S. market over the next couple of months, according to the NMB.

August 16 , 2017

Zespri partners with Produce for Kids in "Power Your Lunchbox" pledge

The company's SunGold kiwifruit is featured in the charitable initiative's banana sushi roll recipe.

August 15 , 2017

USDA publishes import rule for Colombian avocados

After a long wait for Colombian exporters, the U.S.'s door will officially open from Sept 14.

August 15 , 2017

Strong season for Chilean kiwifruit despite early weather concerns

Lower production in Italy last year helped Chilean exporters fetch higher prices in Europe this season.

August 15 , 2017

Antwerp port access blocked as ship runs aground

The ship became stuck on the banks of the river Scheldt which connects the second-largest port in Europe to the North Sea.

August 15 , 2017

Turkish company exports first cherries to Chinese market

A 'tough' protocol requiring at least 16 days in cold storage meant the fruit could only be sent at the end of the inaugural season.

August 15 , 2017