Argentina expects drop in lemon production and higher orange exports

Despite the challenging growing conditions, the production of lemons for the fresh market to be roughly is expected to be above last year's levels.

May 28 , 2020

Apeel raises US$250M amid rapid global growth

The California-based company has developed a plant-derived coating that is sprayed onto freshly harvested produce to reduce water loss and prevent oxygen from getting in. This increases the shelf life by up to triple, helping to cut down on food waste.

May 27 , 2020

U.S.: Cows may have caused romaine-linked E. coli outbreaks, says FDA

Numerous E. coli outbreaks late last year that sickened nearly 200 people who ate California-grown romaine lettuce were likely due to cattle operations near the fields, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.

May 26 , 2020

Mexican avocado export value soared by nearly a third in Q1

The increase was driven by a huge increase in March - with exports rising by 56% from US$243 to US$365m - which saw a demand spike as the Covid-19 pandemic took hold.

May 25 , 2020

U.S. becomes only country with access to Filipino fresh blueberry market

The development comes on the heels of fresh blueberry market access to China, which industry representatives say is a "significant milestone."

May 20 , 2020

USDA unveils details of $2.1B Covid-19 relief for specialty crops

However, representatives of the United Fresh Produce Association, Western Growers, and the National Potato Council say more support is needed.

May 19 , 2020

Chilean citrus cleared for access to China

China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) has issued the protocol for all citrus types, following the signing of an agreement between the two countries in December last year.

May 19 , 2020

Most dangerous Atlantic storm season since Katrina may be ahead

Hurricanes in previous years, such as Irma in 2017, caused widespread disruption to fruit and vegetable operations in the U.S. state of Florida and further up the East Coast, as well as in parts of the Caribbean.

May 18 , 2020

South African citrus: Avoiding logistical issues will be key to season - CGA

The season's record marketing crop estimate of around 143m cartons still stands, but Justin Chadwick says that it could come down by up to 10% depending on how heavily demand is impacted by the disruptions in foodservice and other factors.