NZ: Late harvest 'not much of a disadvantage this year', says Mr Apple

A major New Zealand apple exporter says a colder February has led to 'exceptional' fruit color.

February 23 , 2015

U.S. West Coast port workers reach tentative deal

An end to the debilitating U.S. West Coast port dispute may be in sight after the PMA and the ILWU agreed to a new contract.

February 21 , 2015

Peru: Camposol results take a dive in Q4

A seven-fold rise in avocado profits was not enough to offset dramatic falls in financial performance for Camposol's asparagus, grape and mango operations in the fourth quarter of 2014.

February 20 , 2015

Solar-powered produce dehydrator developed in Chile

The creator of a dehydrator that uses renewable energy says it protects produce quality.

February 20 , 2015

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