Europe could see grape oversupply amid “sluggish” global markets, says supplier

“Peruvian grapes, in particular, are not being absorbed by alternative markets such as the U.S. and China,” according to a representative of Origin Fruit Direct.

February 10 , 2021

Chile's Asoex sees recovery in Chinese cherry market

The Chinese cherry market is recovering amidst an unusual season and "unprecedented market performance", President of Chile's ASOEX told FreshFruitPortal.com.

February 09 , 2021

U.S.: Fruit import growth nearly ground to a halt in 2020

Imports under the 'Fruits and Preparations' category rose marginally to $19.9 billion in 2020, having grown steadily from $10.4 billion in 2010.

February 08 , 2021

Chile: Weather-related fruit losses pegged at $150M

Fedefruta said that of the fruit yet to be harvested, losses are estimated at 53 percent of mid-season grapes, 32 percent of blueberries and 30 percent of stone fruit.

February 05 , 2021

‘I think we’ve proved our case to the ITC’, says blueberry coalition opposed to import changes

In an interview after the ITC hearing, a member of the Blueberry Coalition said that they don't believe there is serious injury to be found regarding imports into the U.S.

February 03 , 2021

Chile: Table grapes hardest hit by storm amid agricultural "catastrophe"- Fedefruta

Fedefruta estimates that half of the mid-season varieties in two key central regions have been lost due to splitting, while late-season fruit has also been affected by structural damage.

February 02 , 2021

Chile reports "serious damage" to fruit crops following unseasonal heavy rains

Asoex said that weekend rainfall has caused damage to fruit crops including blueberries, table grapes, and stone fruit, and will affect export volumes during the 2020-21 season.

February 01 , 2021

U.S. investment group buys majority stake in Chilean fruit exporter David Del Curto

HNRG, a company of Canada-headquartered Manulife Investment Management, said the strategic acquisition of the leading fruit grower-exporter helps to diversify its growing agricultural portfolio.

January 29 , 2021

U.S. table grape supplies looking strong into February

Peruvian and Chilean table grape volumes are larger year-on-year, and quality for the U.S. market is shaping up to be "excellent", according to Mark Greenberg from Capespan North America.

January 28 , 2021

West Coast ports experience heavy congestion and delays

Over the past months, the container vessel congestion at West Coast ports has been coming together to create the "perfect storm", according to Ron Gill at Bengard Marketing.

January 27 , 2021