U.S. to impose additional US$200B of tariffs on China

The development marks a significant escalation of the trade war between the world's two largest economies.

July 10 , 2018

U.S.: Kroger drops controversial 90-day payment policy after backlash

A Kroger executive claims the company never intended for produce suppliers to waive their PACA Trust rights.

July 10 , 2018

U.S.-China trade war 'not good for us', says Chilean ag minister

"We hope that Chile doesn't pay the consequences of this trade war between these two countries."

July 10 , 2018

"Extreme situation" as EU avocado prices plummet

One importer estimates total imported volumes have been 40-70% higher than last year.

July 09 , 2018

U.S. has launched "biggest trade war in economic history", says China

The 25% duties, which went into effect at 12:01 am EST, prompted quick retaliation by Beijing.

July 06 , 2018

U.S.: Central American pineapples fetch low prices in 2018

Prices did not see the typical arc that has characterized the first halves of previous years, which could in part be explained by greater volumes of Costa Rican fruit.

July 06 , 2018

South African yellow kiwifruit successfully exported to Europe

Variety Innovations' Peter Turner described the development as a "tangible first step" for growers, confirming they can produce good quality fruit and get it into the European market before the Southern Hemisphere competition.

July 05 , 2018

Canada: Bonduelle acquires Del Monte processed fruit and vegetable business

The France-based company completed the US$33 million deal with Conagra Brands on Tuesday.

July 04 , 2018

Spain: Valencia hailstorm causes "extremely serious damage" to citrus, persimmon

A storm late last week is estimated to have caused €47 million of losses over some 11,000 hectares, and will likely cut the next persimmon crop down by 15%.

July 04 , 2018

Strong U.S. market conditions for Mexican mangoes, says Crespo

A company representative says both the organic and conventional markets have been higher this year, and also that there has been "extraordinary" demand growth for organic Ataulfos.

July 03 , 2018