OZblu blueberry seizures: United Exports and Rossouw Farming Group reach agreement

The two shipments of blueberries that had been seized over recent weeks were released this week by Dutch Authorities, but the two sides disagree as to whether the deal represents a victory for growers.

November 18 , 2020

Canada to export more apples in 2020-21 despite labor and drought challenges

Growth is forecast in Canadian apple production this season as a result of improved weather conditions predominately in Ontario and Quebec, according to a USDA GAIN report.

November 17 , 2020

U.S. Trade Representative requests ITC investigation into bell peppers, strawberries

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting an investigation into imports of strawberries and bell peppers, weeks after a similar investigation was announced for blueberry imports.

November 16 , 2020

United Fresh, other food groups write letter to Trump urging priority access to Covid-19 vaccines for ag workers

In a letter to the President this week and discussions with the Biden transition team, agricultural groups emphasized the critical role workers in food and agriculture have played by continuing operations and ensuring Americans have access to foods.

November 13 , 2020

Vanguard expecting continued growth and market diversification with Peruvian grape deal

Chief Business Development Officer Dirk Winkelmann said that overall market conditions are seeing supply "match very neatly with demand" this season, while CEO Craig Stauffer expects the company to be the largest grower-exporter of patented varieties this year in the southern region of Ica.

November 12 , 2020

Good supplies of Chilean and Peruvian fruit expected in U.S. over the winter

Representatives of Delaware-based fruit supplier Forever Fresh say they are expecting solid volumes of Chilean cherries and stone fruit as well as Peruvian grapes this season, amid robust production expectations and ongoing strong consumer demand.

November 11 , 2020

Half of Honduran banana production lost following Hurricane Eta

The Honduran banana sector, one of the region's biggest exporters of the fruit, reportedly estimates that around 8,000 hectares of plantations have been lost due to flooding from Hurricane Eta.

November 10 , 2020

Chilean table grapes expected to buck the trend and see growth this season

Chilean table grape volumes are expected to grow by around 10 to 15 percent this coming season which is set to get underway in December in the north of the country.

November 09 , 2020

Citrus imports to U.S. spiked in Q3, as avocados saw big decline

Total imports of fresh citrus between June and September this year rose by 20 percent year-on-year to $682 million, figures from the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service show.