Peruvian avocado exports see first decline in years

Peru's avocado export volumes may have slipped slightly this year, but the value of trade has continued to soar.

October 05 , 2016

U.S.: Crowley issues Hurricane Matthew update

The powerful storm has already struck Haiti and is on track to Cuba and the coast off Florida.

October 04 , 2016

Major Peruvian grape grower ramps up seedless trials

A grape grower that recently became a Sun World licensee is set to send its first commercial shipments of seedless varieties to China this year.

October 04 , 2016

Argentine orange growers enjoy 'good surprise' during season

A citrus industry head has reflected on a season that saw far higher orange exports than anticipated and much higher demand from the juice sector.

October 04 , 2016

Zespri's Italian SunGold volumes to more than double during 2016

Prices of Italian SunGold kiwifruit were reported to be up to several times higher than green last season.

October 04 , 2016

Ecuador to export first mango shipments to China this week

With a harvest that has been running 15 days earlier than last year due to warm temperatures, Ecuador has kicked off its mango campaign.

October 03 , 2016

U.S.: FDA declares avocados as "healthy" food

While the health benefits of avocados are evident to those in the know, a recent decision from the FDA will go along way towards clearing up misconceptions about the fruit's fat content.

October 03 , 2016

Spain: Drought to mark 2016-17 citrus campaign

While sizing is down and less fruit will make the grade for the fresh market, the CGC highlights "exceptional quality" in this season's mandarins and oranges.

October 03 , 2016

U.S.: GM Arctic Apples ready for first test marketing in early 2017

OSF will bring small volumes of Arctic Golden apples to the market next year, while nursery propagation will ramp up for Arctic Fujis and Arctic Gala is waiting in the wings.

October 03 , 2016

Peru: ProCitrus expects mandarin access to Japan in 2017

Peru has fallen well short of its pre-season export growth expectations, with high temperatures causing issues for growers.

October 03 , 2016