Chilean fruit exports drop 5% year-on-year in 2019

Various fruit categories saw declines in exports in 2019, however, Chilean cherries remained successful as the export landscape changes for the country.

February 04 , 2020

Taiwanese dwarf banana variety harvested for first time in Saint Lucia

The new Taiwanese banana variety is expected to be a good option for climate change adaptation measures and for improving farmers' quality and yields.

February 03 , 2020

Mexican avocado industry attributes much of success to marketing strategies

The Mexican avocado producer's association, APEAM, told us about marketing strategies as the Super Bowl nears and gave insight on growing consumption rates.

January 31 , 2020

Chilean cherry sales 'not significantly affected' by coronavirus, says Fedefruta

The situation in China was intensifying just as the Chinese New Year celebrations - the biggest selling period for Chilean cherries -  were approaching.

January 29 , 2020

Driscoll's builds stake in JV partner Costa Group

It is unknown when Driscoll's first established the stake that is just below the 5 percent "substantial shareholder" threshold, above which its holding would have to be disclosed.

January 28 , 2020

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