Continuous supply key for brand relevance, says Sun World

A Sun World executive says the company has been working to fill 'a number of gaps' in South American table grape and stonefruit volumes.

October 27 , 2015

Mexican lime grower expects late year shortage

A Mexican lime grower expects the usual scarcity that hits the industry in March will not be the case in 2016, but traders will have to deal with less fruit in November and December.

October 27 , 2015

Chilean avocados to reach Chinese shores this week

With imports to possibly triple this year, Lantao is promoting new ways to use avocados in everyday Chinese cuisine.

October 27 , 2015

Argentina: Exports up a quarter for All Lemon in challenging season

The weather have may thrown up a few difficulties for Argentina's lemon exporters, but the campaign was boosted by greater price stability than in 2014.

October 26 , 2015

U.K.: Gangmasters agency investigates exploitation in fresh produce sector

The government body responsible for investigating labour abuses recenty dicovered a raft of violations in the U.K. as part of a week-long inititiave.

October 26 , 2015

Chile: ASOEX forecasts "similar" fruit export volumes in 2015-16

A warmer winter, a wetter spring and other isolated weather events may affect Chile's fruit exports this year.

October 26 , 2015

Peruvian asparagus largely unaffected by El Niño

Peru has so far exported 17.8 million boxes of asparagus this season, putting total volumes slightly lower than at this time last year.

October 26 , 2015

Canada: New govt can make "positive impact" on produce sector, says CHC

The Canadian Horticultural Council says a majority government will allow for 'real plans to be put into place.'

October 26 , 2015

Mexico: Officials assess damage in Colima after Hurricane Patricia

Now downgraded to a tropical storm, early indications show Hurricane Patricia may have damaged some crops in Colima including papayas, mangoes, bananas and citrus fruit.

October 24 , 2015

Mexico braces for "potentially catastrophic" hurricane

A state of emergency has been declared in Jalisco, Colima and Nayarit due to the imminent arrival of a category five hurricane.

October 23 , 2015