Mexican avocado conflict leads to U.S. supply shortage

While the worker strike in a key Mexican growing region appears to be ending, U.S.-bound exports have been dramatically affected over the last couple of weeks.

October 14 , 2016

Europe: Red-fleshed apple project enters commercial phase

An international group of major apple companies is planning to take its novel varieties to key growing regions around the world.

October 14 , 2016

Dole acquires Chile's TucFrut Farms

The multinational will soon have its first own blueberry production in Chile, following the purchase of farms that also produce apples and kiwifruit.

October 11 , 2016

South Africa: First Royal Honey Murcott mandarin exports likely in 2018

An early season mandarin has had an "extraordinary performance" for Australian growers, and now it is being tested in key citrus regions around the world.

October 11 , 2016

Colombia: Major avocado packhouse upgrade to aid 'booming' industry

The US$2.5 million expansion project is expected to be of great benefit to growers who have until now lacked the means to export their fruit.

October 07 , 2016

U.S.: Hurricane Matthew upgraded to Category 4

The largest mandatory evacuation in the U.S. since 2012 is underway, as imports come to a standstill with the reported closures of the USDA and FDA in Florida.

October 06 , 2016

Australia: Mexican avocado entry “inevitable”, says exec

Supply chain issues will be a major challenge once Mexican avocados are granted access, says a former head of the International Avocado Society.

October 06 , 2016

U.S.: Florida's fruit importers brace for Hurricane Matthew

It looks set to be a challenging week ahead for fruit markets on the U.S. East Coast, particularly for more perishable crops like berries and papayas.

October 05 , 2016

Peruvian avocado exports see first decline in years

Peru's avocado export volumes may have slipped slightly this year, but the value of trade has continued to soar.