Ecuador: Mango volumes surpass expectations

After adjusting expectations in the middle of the season due to unfavorable weather, Ecuador's mango industry exported more than anticipated.

January 28 , 2020

Namibian table grape exports double in four years

The value of Namibian table grape exports increased from N$407m (US$28m) in the 2015 season to N$840m (US$57m) in the 2019 season.

January 28 , 2020

South African table grapes see improved markets and diversification

Willem Bestbier of the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) speaks to us about the healthier markets, ongoing diversification, and expectations for the rest of the campaign.

January 27 , 2020

Spain: Valencia estimates €46M citrus losses from devastating storm Gloria

The weather front crashed into eastern Spain at the start of this week, bringing heavy winds, heavy rains, snowfall and huge waves.

January 23 , 2020

North American greenhouse growers in legal dispute over tomato trademark

An Illinois-based greenhouse grower is suing Mastronardi Produce over its use of the term “mighty” in its branding.

January 22 , 2020

Mission Produce establishes Southern African avocado operations

Mission Produce says its partnership with two South Africa-based companies will create the "most powerful trading platform for avocados produced in Africa".

January 21 , 2020

Australia: High-tech map shows fruit, macadamia farms hit by bushfires

Amid devastating bushfire activity across Australia, scientists have released a map that shows avocado, mango, olive, banana, macadamia and citrus orchards that have been impacted.

January 21 , 2020

U.S. avocado, blueberry industries see potential in Chinese market

Lifting barriers on various U.S. imports, the deal signed last Thursday opens processes for blueberries, nectarines and avocados to gain access to China. Representatives from the blueberry and avocado industries gave us insight.

January 20 , 2020

Westfalia Fruit announces new capital investment

Westfalia Fruit announced an investment by a U.S.-based institutional investor that will enable it to expand its prominence in global avocado supply.

January 17 , 2020

Peruvian blueberry volumes to end up 50% higher this season

In total, it expects to export 120,000 metric tons (MT), which would make it the world's leading exporter of the fruit.