Argentine cherry industry set for bright future

Although Argentina's cherry exports remain low, the country is hoping to follow in the footsteps of its successful neighbor.

May 27 , 2019

Peruvian avocados: Greater early-season volumes mark "new trend" for industry

ProHass president Daniel Bustamante said this is due to newer orchards in the north coming online and extending the season.

May 27 , 2019

U.S.: Half of California cherry crop devastated by storms, says CFFA

The "silver lining" is that the season was already about two weeks late, meaning some mid- and late-season cherries that might have not been as impacted, says the association.

May 26 , 2019

FPAA slams Florida growers for rejecting Mexican tomato proposal 'before ink dried'

The FPAA's Lance Jungmeyer claims Florida's lost market share is largely due to "growers' lack of innovation compared to producers in the rest of the world."

May 24 , 2019

Spain: Start of Valencian summer fruit season "collapses" amid low demand

A Spanish farming association in Valencia says that the summer fruit season has got off to a terrible start, with stonefruit growers being met with very low demand by major retail chains in the European market.

May 24 , 2019

Chambers organizes ‘unique’ Production Tour for The London Produce Show 2019

The fruit grower-packer-distributor says the tour will be through its berry farm and new high-care prepared fruit facility, The Fruitery, as part of the Industry Tours taking place on the final day of The London Produce Show and Conference 2019.

May 24 , 2019

Chilean fruit exports to Latin America soar in 2018-19

Figures from Asoex show that fruit exports since September last year have risen by 10%, with Latin America overtaking the Far East as the number-two market.

May 24 , 2019

Sun World licenses importers to market proprietary table grape varieties across NA

In total, ten import companies became certified to distribute and market Sun World's full line of proprietary grapes, says Sun World. These importers are set to target the U.S. and Canada.

May 23 , 2019

U.S. announces $16B trade war relief package

However, Western Growers president & CEO Tom Nassif said in a statement that it is "important to acknowledge that the current trade aid package – as was the case with the last one – will be insufficient to make the industry whole."

May 23 , 2019

Washington cherries from Rainier Fruit - The taste of summer from the premium supplier

The prime growing conditions of Washington State create the perfect plump, juicy, and flavor-packed cherries enjoyed around the world and Rainier Fruit has long been a trusted brand that always delivers on quality and flavor.

May 23 , 2019