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

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