New Zealand anticipates record-breaking kiwifruit crop

New Zealand’s 2022 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off with the first crop being picked in Te Puke, with the first commercial volumes of RubyRed to be sold.

February 17 , 2022

ITC deals blow to South African, Brazilian lemon juice exporters

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that there was a reasonable indication that South Africa and Brazil were “injuring the US market” with their exports of fresh lemons and juice concentrates.

February 17 , 2022

Durán y Cia Abogados: Legal security and confidence for the agricultural sector

Durán y Cia Abogados is a Chilean law firm that specializes in the agricultural sector and offers preventative advisory services for numerous areas of the law and complete legal representation for every client.

February 17 , 2022

U.S. and Mexican authorities agree to boost security, but avocado imports remain suspended

Mexican avocado association APEAM said that USDA officials gave no date for the resumption of trade at a meeting on Wednesday but said they would work to provide an answer quickly.

February 17 , 2022

Calavo announces promotion and retirement of fresh sales team members

Calavo Growers has announced the promotion of Gordon Breschini to Director of National Sales for the Calavo Fresh team, and the retirement of industry veteran, Bob Collier.

February 16 , 2022

Chile adds new port for fruit shipments to U.S. west coast

Chile marks the first fruit shipment from the port of Talcahuano (San Vicente Port) en route to Los Angeles, California. another option for the country’s fruit production to reach northern markets.

February 16 , 2022

Oppy reintroducing South African plums to U.S. market

Oppy has reintroduced South African plums to the U.S. market, a move driven by tightened regulations on another key supplier nation. 

February 16 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Analysis of U.S. avocado market following Mexico's suspension

Colin Fain of Agronometrics predicts that avocado prices may spike even more abruptly than in 2018 when Mexican growers went on strike for three weeks.

February 16 , 2022

Bagging apples for insect and disease control

Here is a guide to a non-pesticide alternative for protecting fruit by encasing apples in bags that provide protective barriers against insects and fungal pathogens.

February 16 , 2022

South African table grape exports remain lower than last season despite higher intake

The country has packed over 7 million more cartons year-on-year, but has shipped 4.9 million cartons fewer to international markets.

February 16 , 2022