Calavo Growers announces senior management promotions

California-based global avocado company Calavo Growers has announced promotions for two senior executives.

August 14 , 2020

Spanish berry exports down in 2020 amid lower demand

With various challenges ranging from labor shortages amid migration issues from Morroco and unexpected rainfall, Spanish berry export volumes have declined.

August 13 , 2020

New tools created in the fight against citrus greening disease

Scientists are closer to gaining the upper hand on a citrus greening disease, saying new models of the bacterium linked to the disease reveal control methods that were previously unavailable.

August 12 , 2020

Honeybear says 2020 "exceeding expectations" for apple imports

Apple grower and importer HoneyBear Brands told us about the strong import season, organic production and marketing during a pandemic.

August 11 , 2020

Two key horticultural industry events in Chile moved to April 2021

New dates have been announced for two events - the inaugural Agricultural Water Summit and the third annual edition of the Global Cherry Summit.

August 10 , 2020

EU apple production forecast flat for upcoming season

The 2020 forecast from Prongosfruit revealed that apple production will likely drop by 1% year-on-year, while pear production will rise by 12%.

August 06 , 2020

U.S.: Fruit imports dip slightly while vegetables jump in H1

Total fruit imports to the U.S. fell by 2% in the first half of the year while vegetable imports notched a 10% increase, recently released USDA data show.

August 06 , 2020

California table grape crop revised down

With the California table grape season in full swing and expectations for a positive season as the backdrop, the California Table Grape Commission revised its estimate for 2020.

August 05 , 2020

Westfalia launches two new avocado rootstocks

The rootstocks, co-owned by Westfalia and The South African Avocado Growers’ Association, will for sold under the Merensky name.

August 04 , 2020

Demand for tropical fruit stabilizes despite ongoing uncertainty, says HLB Specialities

Florida-based tropical fruit importer and distributor HLB Specialties spoke to us about the uncertain nature of the market and stabilizing demand.

August 03 , 2020