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

Chinese e-retail worried about ‘profitability of the customer, not the product’

Nearly 10 percent of people in China shop online for groceries. That number is projected to skyrocket, according to Oliver Wyman's Richard McKenzie, who says online-to-offline is here to stay.

November 12 , 2018

Australian needle contamination: Queensland police arrest 50-year-old woman

There were at least 100 reported cases of sewing needles or pins being found in strawberries nationwide.

November 11 , 2018

U.S.: Wonderful Halos mandarin brand "translating to year-round success"

The company brought up Southern Hemisphere fruit for the first time this year and is ramping up marketing efforts for the Halos brand which now has a 52% market share.

November 09 , 2018

Mexico: Avocado strikes continue despite agreement, says APEAM

The strikes are said to be costing the industry 85 million pesos (US$4.3 million) a day.

November 08 , 2018

Mexico: Michoacan strike halts avocado exports, but APEAM hopeful for swift resolution

There are hopes that talks between the parties and government representatives on Tuesday could lead to a resolution.

November 05 , 2018