Mexican avocado exports rise sharply to Canada, China and Japan

In addition, the industry recently launched a new TV commercial in Japan, where Mexico is the largest avocado supply by far.

February 15 , 2019

Chile: Heat could impact fresh blueberry exports for season remainder

The high temperatures could mean total export volumes end up slightly lower than last season, against previous forecasts of similar levels.

February 15 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 6, 2019

Price pressure remained on stonefruit and blueberries in the U.S. market in week 6, but the situation was better for white table grapes.

February 15 , 2019

Higher prices of Ecuadorian bananas lead Germany to favor Central America

The minimum price set by the Ecuadorian Government in October has been the key factor in a sharp drop in exports to Germany this year.

February 14 , 2019

Chilean apple season could be impacted by heatwave

Some of the hottest weather on record has scorched large areas of Chile and could lead to sunburn and shorter storage life.

February 14 , 2019

Spain: Valencian growers to give away 4MT of citrus amid industry crisis

An industry association says the move is a protest against a perceived lack of government support to the sector which has been greatly impacted by ongoing poor market conditions.

February 14 , 2019

Greenyard: Hein Deprez and Marc Zwaaneveld to share CEO role

The development comes on the heels of a challenging year for Greenyard, in which profits were hit by numerous factors, and in which early signs of a recovery were "reversed" in late 2018.

February 14 , 2019

Opinion: Trade show miscalculations can affect your business

Jim Prevor of Produce Business says there are myriad ways exhibiting at trade shows and industry events can lead to positive outcomes, but often not in a way the division paying for the booth will recognize.

February 14 , 2019

Colombian banana industry notched growth in 2018 despite weather issues

The Colombian banana industry closed 2018 with a production of a little over 100 million boxes, marking nearly 3% year-on-year growth.

February 13 , 2019

Florida developing automatic chemical delivery system in HLB fight

Researchers at the University of Florida have developed an automated system to deliver chemicals into the vascular parts of trees to reduce their susceptibility to citrus greening disease.

February 13 , 2019