Kenya's avocado exports to China to rise 10% annually

In May, the countries' presidents signed a trade deal that, when fully implemented, would see the Chinese market take in more than 40% of Kenya’s avocado produce, the export council estimates.

July 10 , 2019

Single bunch of grapes sells for US$11,000 in Japan

Ruby Roman grapes were developed in Ishikawa and first came to market in 2008. According to CNN, they've been hugely popular ever since; only a select number are sold to keep demand and exclusivity levels high.

July 10 , 2019

Turkish cherry industry confident of strong future in Europe despite rising competition

Production levels have been on the upswing from many EU countries over recent years - not only from the leading producers Italy, Greece and Spain, but also the likes of Germany and the U.K., which are key markets for Turkey.

July 10 , 2019

How California avocado growers keep Persea mites from ruining the Super Bowl

Avocados are not only one of America’s favorite fruits. A tiny arthropod also loves them so much that it feeds on their leaves in 99% of California’s avocado orchards. Check out our guide on how to use biocontrol to limit the damage.

July 10 , 2019

SanLucar overhauls company structure, hands control back to founders

SanLucar is eliminating its CEO position in order to concentrate even more on its operations, which it says will set the course for the future.

July 09 , 2019

New organic fruit company launched by former Purity Organic team

Six years after selling Purity Organic, Greg Holzman and Steve Akagaki have rejoined forces to create TerraFresh Organics (TFO), a new organic fruit company that will focus on supplying organic citrus, mangos, stone fruit and grapes to North America.

July 09 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: California sees low prices after Mexican supply surge

Industry sources expect this year to be similar to last, with low grape prices running from week 38 through the end of the year, when they could drop even more.

July 09 , 2019

FDA names Cavi as papaya brand in Salmonella outbreak

The investigation indicates that Agroson’s LLC of Bronx, New York, is the exclusive distributor of the imported papayas that likely made consumers from this outbreak sick. 

July 08 , 2019

USDA releases PRA for potential Indonesian pineapple imports

If Indonesia's request for market access is approved, the U.S. would become the second North American country the nation exports fresh pineapple to, according to global sourcing platform Tridge.

July 08 , 2019

Mexican tomato tariffs: "Pattern of innuendo and deception" from FTE, says FPAA

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas says a recent letter by a Florida Tomato Exchange representative "follows a pattern of propaganda that is heavy on hyperbole and short on facts, evidence, and truth".

July 08 , 2019