U.S.: Premium apple varieties "bucking the trend", says Oppy

Envy achieved the highest growth rate in the premium apple category in 2018, registering a 62% rise in volume and 44% in value.

January 21 , 2019

Peru: Table grape exports to Europe show strong recovery with industry volumes back on track

While year-on-year exports until week 1 to Asia were up 46% and to North America 12%, to Europe they were 100% higher.

January 18 , 2019

Fyffes recognizes Honduran melon farm union following Fair Trade USA decertification

The Ireland-based multinational also said it would rehire union members over the coming days, the Union of Agroindustrial Workers said.

January 18 , 2019

APEAM "confident" fuel issues won't affect Mexican avocado exports

As Mexican avocado exporters break a record in the second week of the crucial run-up to the U.S. Super Bowl, an industry body has sought to allay fears that fuel availability issues could impact on shipments.

January 16 , 2019

U.S.: "Extreme amount" of rain to soak California

Two important lemon- and avocado-growing regions are set to receive the greatest amount of rainfall.

January 15 , 2019

U.S.: Limoneira posts record revenues for 2018

CEO Harold Edward says he expects strong lemon pricing to continue throughout fiscal 2019, along with increased production across the business.

January 15 , 2019

Chile: Weekly cherry export volumes likely to see sharp drop

Manuel Alcaíno of Decofrut also expected that the Chinese market would react positively to a new varietal mix new now arriving.

January 15 , 2019

U.S., EU blueberry market prices down amid greater Peruvian volumes

In addition, Peru has sent a higher proportion of fruit to the U.S. market this year and a lower proportion to the EU, while the situation is the reverse for Chile and Argentina.

January 14 , 2019

U.S.: E. coli outbreak 'appears to be over', says CDC

The FDA says that Adam Bros. Farming, a company believed to be responsible for supplying infected lettuce, has not shipped romaine since Nov. 20.

January 10 , 2019

Mexican avocado industry concerned over fuel shortage in run-up to Super Bowl

While the impacts on the avocado industry are so far said to have been minor, if the shortage lingers it could create more serious problems.

January 10 , 2019