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

Avocado supplies better this summer in Europe - Nature's Pride

Europe's leading avocado importer said that Peru has recently passed its peak, while South African supplies are expected to remain steady over the coming weeks.

July 31 , 2020

San Joaquin Valley table grape season off to good start amid strong demand

The California Table Grape Commission estimates table grape volumes to be on par with last season as the San Joaquin Valley kicks off harvest.

July 30 , 2020

U.S. fruit and vegetable market will be shaped by virus over coming months

Joe Watson, VP of Membership and Engagement for the PMA said: "It is becoming increasingly evident that the virus controls much of how market forces will develop in the coming weeks and months.

July 29 , 2020

LatAm banana associations slam new Rainforest Alliance rules

Latin American banana associations have slammed the recently announced new standards of the Rainforest Alliance certification program, saying their concerns were not considered.

July 28 , 2020

U.S.: Frieda’s says this is the summer of dragon fruit

U.S. tropical fruit company Frieda’s expects dragon fruit to perform particularly well this year, as consumers look for little escapes to flee the mundane aspects of being stuck at home.

July 24 , 2020

Mission Produce and Hazel Technologies unveil new avocado post-harvest program

The "win-win" technology - a quarter-sized biodegradable insert - not only extends avocado shelf life but is also delivers environmental benefits.

July 20 , 2020

Peru forecasts massive lift in blueberry exports this year

Peru, which last year became the world's biggest fresh blueberry exporter, is expecting another big lift in shipments in this season now underway, with the U.S. and Europe set to receive more fruit.

July 20 , 2020

U.S. avocado sales reach record highs in first quarter

Hass avocado sales started the year out strong with record highs, the boost seen as a result of key promotions amid the first quarter's holidays, says the Hass Avocado Board.

July 17 , 2020

Southern Hemisphere notched record fruit exports to Asia in 2019

Southern Hemisphere fruit traders also look with "modest optimism" towards the second half of the year, following a Covid-19-related slow-down over recent months.

July 15 , 2020