Californian table grape overhang to clash with Peruvian and Chilean imports

While significant promotional activity has taken place in North America and globally to move a huge Californian table grape crop, large inventories presage what one importer describes as a "tricky early import season" ahead for South American fruit.

November 23 , 2018

Europe: Avocado prices expected to recover as Peruvian season wraps up

Heavy volumes from Peru, South Africa and Colombia led to a protracted period of low prices amid oversupply in Europe over recent months.

November 22 , 2018

U.S.: CDC warns consumers not to eat Romaine lettuce after another E. coli outbreak

This is the second E. coli outbreak linked to Romaine lettuce so far in 2018, following an outbreak that sickened more than 190 people and killed five at the beginning of the year.  

November 20 , 2018

Dole's Q3 performance hit by Fresh Vegetables segment challenges

The division's performance was affected by an industry-wide safety notice, not directly linked to Dole, and an oversupply resulting in lower pricing.

November 19 , 2018

Omni-channel experts help produce industry adapt to retail's new reality at Amsterdam Produce Summit

We provide some key takeaways from the expert speakers' presentations at last week's event held in the Dutch capital.

November 19 , 2018

Californian citrus industry may have "quality product well past the 4th of July"

The industry is not short of challenges, but growers have found encouraging signs in the fields and are looking at new ways to raise the category's profile at home and abroad. 

November 16 , 2018

Chile: 'We haven't seen a weather phenomenon like this since 2003', says Fedefruta

Fedefruta has estimated the total economic losses related to Monday's severe hailstorm will reach at least US$200 million.

November 14 , 2018

Mexican avocado strikes end as agreement is reached

Avocado harvests have finally resumed in the Mexican state of Michoacán following 16 days of grower strikes and road blockades.

November 14 , 2018

Chile: “Considerable damage” to cherries, blueberries from major hailstorm

Chile's central and southern regions were struck by an unusually severe hailstorm on Monday, with numerous fruits impacted.

November 14 , 2018

Argentine lemons: Following successful return to U.S. and Japan, industry sets sights on China

Argentina is hoping that by demonstrating that it can meet the requirements of a demanding market like Japan it will be able to open up China within the next year or two.

November 13 , 2018