Kiwifruit in Charts: With stocks at five-year high, how will prices fare for Chile?

Chile is forecasting lower production than last year, but with higher stocks of Italian fruit in the U.S. market at the moment it is likely the market will remain stable with lower year-on-year prices over the coming weeks.

April 23 , 2019

Drastic evolution of table grape industry to be addressed at Global Grape Summit

Manuel José Alcaíno, president of Chile-based Decofrut, spoke to us about some of the topics he will analyze during his presentation entitled "The Global Table Grape Panorama" at the inaugural event in June.

April 23 , 2019

U.S.: Mission Produce sharpens brand and unveils new identity

California-based avocado company Mission Produce has revealed what it describes as its "elevated identity", termed "the world’s most advanced avocado network".

April 22 , 2019

U.S.: Arizona raises concerns over termination of tomato trade agreement with Mexico

Those who caution authorities to maintain the agreement note how disadvantageous leaving it could be for U.S. and Mexican workers, import businesses, and tomato markets.

April 22 , 2019

Capespan North America approaching citrus transition with "moderate optimism"

Capespan North America's CEO expects citrus volumes from the Southern Hemisphere to be comparable to last year, leading to a "well-supplied market" for the summer season.

April 22 , 2019

Mexican avocado exports to U.S. surge 25% in Cinco de Mayo run-up

Mexico's Association of Producers, Packers and Exporters of Avocado (APEAM) said that 78,000 metric tons (MT) were sent north of the border in weeks 13 and 14, one quarter higher than the 58,730MT sent last year.

April 22 , 2019

Argentina: Table grape exports from key region 'lowest in 12 years'

Increased costs in numerous areas mean that San Juan is now only exporting a fraction of what it used to, with overseas shipments this season down by 18%.

April 22 , 2019

Mexico: Berry association says industry not affected by U.S. border delays

Aneberries says the industry has not been negatively affected by the delays crossing the U.S. border over the last couple of weeks, despite local media reports that sales had been significantly impacted.

April 18 , 2019

Jazz apples off to Japan to Jazz up Golden Week

April 18 , 2019

U.S.: Western Growers' new directory to serve as marketplace for agtech startups

The interactive directory aims to connect growers with agtech start-ups, allow these start-ups to reach potential investors, and provide useful data to the public.

April 18 , 2019