U.S. avocado market prices rise sharply

"We have already seen massive price increases in the field," says Brent L. Scattini of Mission Produce.

August 10 , 2018

Peru could see record table grape exports in 2018-19

"This is what should have happened last season, had there been no El Niño phenomenon."

August 10 , 2018

U.S.: San Joaquin grape prices normal after Coachella high

Table grapes from both Mexico and California's Coachella Valley have fetched significantly higher prices this summer than in previous years.

August 09 , 2018

Washington apple crop forecast slightly lower amid tougher export scenario

On the plus side are larger sizing and good quality. On the negative side are much higher tariffs for possibly three of the top-six export markets.

August 08 , 2018

Mexican avocado exports to rise 5% in 2018-19

While the heatwave in Mexico is not expected to impact significantly on the fruit, it could lead to smaller sizing than normal.

August 07 , 2018

Q&A with Naturipe Avocado Farms' new CEO

"Naturipe Avocado Farms is projected to increase to more than 9,000 acres in the next five years."

August 06 , 2018

Del Monte CEO: Central American port congestion was 'worst ever experienced'

Del Monte's chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh provides more detail on why gross profit slipped by 36% during the second quarter.

July 31 , 2018

Murdock "excited" for Dole-Total Produce future with transaction complete

Dole has provided details of its future board, which will be made up of three members from each company.

July 31 , 2018

Spanish mandarin growers file complaint over "disastrous" new varieties

Dozens of farmers have demanded compensation, saying that the breeder failed to provide sufficient information on the two varieties launched in 2008.

July 31 , 2018

Total Produce wins EU approval for purchase of Dole stake

Total Produce expects the US$300 million transaction to close on Tuesday.

July 30 , 2018