U.S. citrus production 'rebounding from previous-year lows', says USDA report

The crop is forecast to be up 31% this season, reflecting an expectation for expanded production in all major commodities, except lemons, and overall larger crops in the four major producing states.

April 04 , 2019

Huge increase in Chilean D'Agen plum exports to China leads to market collapse

The plum variety has traditionally been sold on the processed market, but exports of fresh fruit to China have increased dramatically over the last couple of years.

April 04 , 2019

U.S. labor hearing tackles produce industry challenges

After “Securing the Future of American Agriculture” hearing, US committee is commended for its solution-oriented stance in ensuring the produce industry has the legal workforce it needs.

April 03 , 2019

U.S.: Border closure threat sends Mexican Hass avocado prices through the roof

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to close the southern border are proving to be a windfall for Mexican avocado producers, with prices up 34% on Tuesday and remaining unchanged on Wednesday.

April 03 , 2019

Sweeki Green kiwifruit season starts in Chile, holds promise for foreign markets

With high hopes for its green kiwifruit brand, the Origine Group consortium plans to sell 2,000MT of Italian fruit and the same volume again from its Chilean members.

April 03 , 2019

South Africa: Jupiter Group upgrades practices, facilities for improved citrus harvest

The company is minimizing the aggressive de-greening process on Star Ruby Grapefruit and improving its packhouse and equipment for better citrus harvests.

April 03 , 2019

U.K.: Asda overtakes Sainsbury's as second-largest supermarket

The Walmart-owned group managed to increase its market share to 15.4% in the 12 weeks to March 24, according to figures from Kantar.

April 02 , 2019

Australia: Queensland govt boosts TR4 funding, calls for banana industry cost-sharing

The state government has granted over US$8 million in funding to aid the TR4 Management and Containment Program, but has asked that the banana industry help manage costs starting this July.

April 02 , 2019

Blueberry uptick drives Camposol's strong performance in 2018

The Peruvian multinational posted a 20% rise in EBITDA in 2018, thanks largely to an 80% increase in blueberry volumes.

April 02 , 2019

United Fresh: Proposed U.S.-Mexico border shutdown would create "economic uncertainty"

It says that because of the large reassignment of CBP officers, importers and exporters should expect to see “a slowdown in the processing of trade” along the U.S.-Mexico border for an unspecified period.

April 02 , 2019