Argentina: Rio Negro report paints bleak economic picture for fruit growers

Pome fruit growers in Rio Negro will suffer from falling market prices and rising costs this season.

February 20 , 2015

'Biological and macroeconomic factors' to complicate Argentine lemon season

Argentina's lemon volumes are recovering from last season, but are still 15-20% off 'normal' levels.

February 20 , 2015

Moroccan citrus exports boosted to North America

Morocco has so far this season shipped 5% more citrus to North America than the EU.

February 20 , 2015

U.S.: Sunkist grower payments up by a quarter in 2014

Revenue surpassed US$1 billion for the largest citrus shipper in the U.S. last year, bolstered by a new partnerships in India and Brazil.

February 19 , 2015

U.S. port row has compromised US$50M in Chilean fruit exports, says Fedefruta

The U.S. Ambassador to Chile received leaders of Fedefruta yesterday to discuss effects from the West Coast port dispute.

February 19 , 2015

The Hass Horn: U.S. avocado supply outlook, 2015 and beyond

An experienced avocado industry veteran reveals his forecasts for the market's future and supply sources.

February 19 , 2015

Uber teams up with Xianfeng for Chinese fruit discount service

While Uber has been banned in many countries, the app is growing rapidly in China where it is also involved with fresh produce in one city.

February 19 , 2015

Imported fruit losing exotic appeal in China, says trader

China's efforts to halt corruption have affected gift giving, and therefore the sales of imported Australian premium fruits.

February 19 , 2015

NZ: Queensland fruit fly detected in Auckland

HortNZ has called for tougher biosecurity measures after the fourth fruit fly detection in three years.

February 19 , 2015

Mexico: Social responsibility alliance to 'expand' into retail, foodservice

Although no U.S. retailers have yet been invited to join a newly formed social responsibility alliance in Mexico, Wal-mart has pledged its support and has made several key changes since a damning LA Times investigation.

February 19 , 2015