Pioneering South African dragon fruit venture builds momentum

The first volumes of trademarked varieties marketed under the Amorentia Sweet Dragon Fruit brand were sold on the domestic market this past summer season, and inaugural exports to Europe could take place in the coming months.

June 03 , 2019

U.S. to hit Mexico with tariffs on all imports

The 5% tax that would be imposed on June 10 would then “gradually increase” until Mexico stopped the flow of undocumented immigrants across the border, Trump said.

May 30 , 2019

'New NAFTA' fails local growers, says Florida Farm Bureau

Farmers critical of the 'new NAFTA' argue that it lacks protection against what they consider unfair competition from Mexico, where fresh fruit can be produced more cheaply.

May 30 , 2019

South African avocado export forecast up, EU prices "decent"

Our volumes have been increasing over the last few years, and this season's 64,000-ton crop will be our second biggest export crop ever, says Subtrop's CEO.

May 30 , 2019

EU to tighten mango import regulations

New rules coming into effect in September to prevent the entry of fruit fly could create problems for Peruvian mango growers, who send the majority of their crop to Europe.

May 29 , 2019

Chilean clementine season sees greater volumes of early varieties

Despite the forecast volume decline, the clementine season is running slightly ahead of last year, in part thanks to a lack of rain over recent weeks.

May 28 , 2019

Peruvian avocados: Greater early-season volumes mark "new trend" for industry

ProHass president Daniel Bustamante said this is due to newer orchards in the north coming online and extending the season.

May 27 , 2019

U.S.: Half of California cherry crop devastated by storms, says CFFA

The "silver lining" is that the season was already about two weeks late, meaning some mid- and late-season cherries that might have not been as impacted, says the association.

May 26 , 2019

FPAA slams Florida growers for rejecting Mexican tomato proposal 'before ink dried'

The FPAA's Lance Jungmeyer claims Florida's lost market share is largely due to "growers' lack of innovation compared to producers in the rest of the world."

May 24 , 2019

U.S. announces $16B trade war relief package

However, Western Growers president & CEO Tom Nassif said in a statement that it is "important to acknowledge that the current trade aid package – as was the case with the last one – will be insufficient to make the industry whole."

May 23 , 2019