Apples in Charts: With prices at four-year high, how will Chile's lower crop play out?

The charts indicate that Chile could be in for a successful season this year in the U.S. market, which has been supplied with lower volumes of Washington fruit.

March 19 , 2019

South Africa: Consecutive record citrus crop expected amid lemon, soft citrus uptick

Late-maturing mandarin varieties in particular are showing strong growth in plantings and expected exports, which are forecast to be up 19% this season year-on-year.

March 15 , 2019

U.S.: Avocado shoppers show "unique demographic profile", says HAB

A new study by the Hass Avocado Board is based on household purchase data from the IRI Consumer Network TM and details “who” is purchasing avocados in each region of the U.S.

March 15 , 2019

T&G apple harvest underway amid expectations of bumper NZ crop

Most apple exports have traditionally been sold into the U.K. and U.S., but that is changing as Asia and the Middle East emerge as key markets.

March 14 , 2019

U.S. table grape import season "interesting and unexpected", says Vanguard

The Washington-based company also anticipates a "very strong" green market in the U.S. in April due to supply shortages and also says it will handle a rising proportion of Peruvian IP varieties in the North American country over the coming years.

March 14 , 2019

Limoneira's Q1 results hit by lower lemon pricing

However, president and CEO Harold Edwards said: "Our business is best viewed on an annual basis, which is why despite the lower pricing environment, we believe the underlying fundamentals of the business are strong and remain confident we will achieve our full year 2019 guidance."

March 12 , 2019

Argentina: Northeastern orange, mandarin exports to halve this year

Volumes are set to drop sharply due to lower competitivity resulting from the government's economic policies, according to an industry representative.

March 12 , 2019

California citrus: "A lot of unusual dynamics" in season but good end expected, says CCM

Although rains have hindered the industry's ability to satisfy demand so far this year, Joel Nelsen of the California Citrus Mutual is optimistic the situation will be better over the coming months.

March 11 , 2019

Driscoll's expands Baja California Fair Trade berry program

The U.S.-headquartered berry company has expanded its Fair Trade program in Baja California, Mexico, with acreage increasing by nearly 14% in 2019 amid plans for 100% certification by the end of the year.

March 07 , 2019

Calavo kicks off 2019 with record results as Q1 net income soars

“We are extremely confident and optimistic about the course ahead in our Fresh business segment," said CEO Lee E. Cole.

March 07 , 2019