Australia: Avocados may hit AUD$100 per tray

Demand for avocados has soared in Australia, where the effects of El Niño may limit production growth in 2016.

January 20 , 2016

U.S.: Beaumont Products launches organic veggie wash

The leading seller of produce wash in the U.S. now has an organically-certified product, in a bid to keep up with consumer concerns about chemical cleaners.

January 20 , 2016

U.S. access for Jalisco avocados "a matter of weeks", claims state minister

Jalisco currently has 8,600 export-certified hectares of the crop; a figure that is expected to grow once U.S. market access is gained.

January 20 , 2016

Industry players form Guatemalan Produce Trade Association

A new group has been formed to work as a "united front" to enhance the marketing and trading of Guatemalan fruits and vegetables in the U.S.

January 20 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 2, 2016

Table grape exports fetched higher prices year-on-year in the U.S. during the second week of 2016.

January 20 , 2016

Russia destroys Polish mushrooms, Turkish tomatoes

Russia's plant health watchdog has seized around 6.4MT of fruits and vegetables since last Wednesday.

January 19 , 2016

Peruvian blueberry exports triple in 2015

After a significant rise last year, Peruvian blueberry exports may more than double to US$200 million in 2016.

January 19 , 2016

U.S. market access would be a breakthrough for Belgian pear sector

"We are convinced that consumers in the U.S are open to the lovely taste of our world-famous Belgian Conference pears," says Philippe Appeltans.

January 19 , 2016

Mexico: Rains put further delays on Colima lime season

Recent rains have affected a Colima lime sector still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Patricia last year.

January 19 , 2016

Canada: OSF seeks U.S. approval for GM Arctic Fuji apple

After gaining approval for a non-browning trait in Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples, Okanagan Specialty Fruits hopes it can get the green light for Arctic Fujis as well.

January 18 , 2016