IFG ends successful table grape IP infringement case in South Africa

The breeder determined that the grower had stolen a slip of the varietal from one of the IFG founder's vineyards in California while visiting and had transported it to South Africa, where it was grafted, propagated, and commercially grown.

February 16 , 2021

Colombia ramps up avocado exports to U.S., on journey to become alternative supplier

Since gaining market access to the U.S. in August 2017, Colombia's Hass avocado exports have increased significantly and industry stakeholders are optimistic about a bright future.

February 15 , 2021

U.S. and international blueberry industry reaction to historic ITC ruling

The reaction to yesterday's ruling has been pouring in from the two sides of the debate in the U.S., as well as Peru, Chile and Mexico.

February 12 , 2021

USITC finds imported blueberries have not caused serious injury to domestic industry

As a result, the investigation will end, and the Commission will not recommend a remedy to the President.                                

February 11 , 2021

Boosted by lockdowns, U.S. potato sales hit record in 2020

Potatoes were consistently one of the highest performing produce items in terms of year-on-year growth, as consumers looked to purchase longer-lasting fruit and vegetables during the lockdowns.

February 11 , 2021

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