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

U.S. fruit industry concerned over Mexican tariffs

"I'm watching a lifetime of market access work being thrown under the bus."

June 01 , 2018

Mexico to hit U.S. with tariffs on grapes, apples, blueberries

Mexican authorities did not say when the tariffs would come into effect or what level they would be.

May 31 , 2018

Total Produce's full-year growth expectations "unchanged"

The multinational is targeting "continued growth for 2018 on a like-for-like basis and excluding the impact of the Dole transaction."

May 31 , 2018

"Two different markets" in Europe for South African green-skinned, Hass avocados

"Last year was incredible for green skins, but with a bigger crop coming in from South America and ourselves, it’s definitely swung the other way."

May 31 , 2018

Bayer wins U.S. approval for Monsanto deal

Bayer now only needs clearance from Canada and Mexico to complete its US$62.5 billion deal, having won EU approval in March.

May 30 , 2018

India tariff threat on U.S. apples comes during "remarkable season"

U.S. apple exporters shipping to India could be hit with an additional 30% tariff in the coming weeks if the Asian country follows through on a threat to implement retaliatory trade measures.

May 30 , 2018