Today's Headline
Stronger lemon sales boost Limoneira's revenue in Q2
The period saw a huge increase in lemon sales, a slight rise in orange sales, and a drop in avocado revenue.
June 12 , 2018
South Africa: 'We did not see citrus strikes coming' says SRCC chief
The head of the Sundays River Citrus Company believes that the vast majority of workers did not want to strike, and estimates that the backlog of shipments will be cleared later this week.
June 12 , 2018
U.S.: Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon
On Friday an Indiana-based company recalled numerous products that have led to illnesses across five states.
June 10 , 2018
Inaugural Argentine blueberry exports to China expected in September
Argentina currently has a 30% tariff rate for blueberry exports to China, but the industry hopes this can be lowered in the near future.
June 08 , 2018
ICA Sweden scoops award for marketing produce to kids at LPS2018
The company was recognized for its initiative last year over the Halloween period, during which it launched a line of monster-themed fruit and vegetables.
June 07 , 2018
"Erratic and volatile" few months for Ecuadorian banana exports
Within a few months, Ecuador experienced both some of the highest and the lowest prices ever seen.
June 07 , 2018
Mexico imposes 20% tariff on U.S. apples, cranberries
"Any tariff is clearly going to have economic impact to our industry – especially when you consider its cumulative effect along with the tariffs imposed by China and expected within the next few weeks from India," says Todd Fryhover of the Washington Apple Commission.
June 05 , 2018
South Africa: CGA slams "opportunistic political posturing" in citrus worker strike
It is estimated that over the last week the industry has missed packing and shipping opportunities for at least 520 containers, with an estimated FOB of US$13 million.
June 05 , 2018
South African table grape season ends with volumes down 8%
SATI says the Olifants River region saw a huge drop in production due to a heatwave and the irrigation canal running dry.
June 05 , 2018
U.S.: Death toll in Romaine-linked E. coli outbreak rises to five
25 more ill people from 13 states were added to this investigation since the last update on May 16.
June 03 , 2018
