LPS '19 preview: South Africa anticipates challenging apple and pear season in Europe

The country’s topfruit marketing window and prices look set to come under pressure, but trade body Hortgro says fruit colour and eating quality will be “very good”.

April 11 , 2019

Canada considers retaliatory tariffs on U.S. apples

In response to U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from Canada, the U.S. could be hit by duties on apples by its northern neighbor.

April 09 , 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.: 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

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

U.S.: California cherry season to arrive later than last year, says Stemilt

The company says the ideal loading time for California cherries will be May 20 - June 20, making Memorial Day a great opportunity for the first promotions of the season.

April 02 , 2019

DSV to buy Panalpina for US$4.6B and create freight-forwarding giant

DSV’s combination with Panalpina’s air- and sea-freight operations will create the world’s fourth-largest freight-forwarding company, with only DHL Logistics, Kuehne & Nagel and DB Schenker now bigger.

April 01 , 2019

U.S.: Listeria concerns prompt pre-emptive Henry Avocado recall

Avocados imported from Mexico and distributed by Henry Avocado are not subject to the recall and may continue to be sold and consumed.

March 24 , 2019

Terra Exports eyes consolidation in LatAm tropical fruit sector

The company has rapidly increased the number of grower partners it works with in the region and plans further consolidation amid numerous requests from other tropical fruit farmers to work together.

March 22 , 2019