Peruvian avocado exports up 15% in H1

In contrast to the first half of 2019, when Peru's export volume rose by 9% but average prices took a 30% hit, this year exports have increased without having a significant impact on prices overall.

July 14 , 2020

Wonderful Company sees strong future for Halo import program, seedless lemons

We caught up with The Wonderful Company's Diana Salsa about expansion plans for the leading U.S. mandarin brand's import program, the first season of Seedless Lemons, and soaring growth in Wonderful Pistachios. 

July 13 , 2020

T&G Global launches first "climate-change resistant" apple variety

The New Zealand-headquartered company will commercialize the first new apple variety that is bred to withstand "the world’s hottest and driest of conditions".

July 10 , 2020

"First effective treatment" discovered for citrus-greening disease

Scientists at California's University of Riverside (UCR) have found what they describe as "the first substance capable of controlling citrus greening disease".

July 09 , 2020

Fresh produce sales dip at U.S. retail, with fruit leading the decline

Weekly fresh produce sales growth at U.S. retail in the week ended June 28 saw its lowest year-on-year gain since mid-April, with total fruit sales coming in on par with the same week last year.

July 08 , 2020

U.S. fruit imports down 9% in May, ending decade of continued growth

Total fruit imports to the U.S. fell by 9% year-on-year in May to US$1.6bn but there was growth in vegetables, according to new data from the USDA.

July 07 , 2020

What are the prospects for U.S. blueberries in China?

The U.S. fresh blueberry industry achieved a milestone in May by gaining access to China, but successfully exporting to this demanding and distant market comes with numerous obstacles, some of which are outside the industry's control.

July 06 , 2020

Mario Steta of Driscoll's LatAm on logistics and social responsibility during Covid-19 - Part 2

In this second part of our chat with the Vice-President and General Manager of Driscoll's Latin America, we spoke about logistical challenges over recent months, consumption patterns, and the importance of social responsibility during these current times.

July 03 , 2020

Argentina suspends lemon exports to EU following CBS detections

The ban will likely provide a boost to the European lemon market which has been under pressure due to the huge drop in demand over recent months from foodservice.

July 01 , 2020

Apeel and Robinson Fresh​ team up to offer longer-lasting limes to supermarkets

Starting in June, Robinson Fresh - one of the world's largest produce companies - began distribution of Apeel limes to Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative.

June 30 , 2020