Trucker strikes in Brazil affecting papaya imports, says HLB Specialties

Trucks are lining many major highways throughout the country, with 200 blockades being reported so far in 24 of the country’s 27 states.

May 25 , 2018

Spanish lemon campaign to wrap up early amid strong EU market conditions

The country has seen a slight drop in Fino lemon volumes this campaign and a huge decline in Verna production.

May 25 , 2018

U.S.: OTA announces pilot program to prevent, detect organic fraud

The move comes after the establishment of the Global Organic Supply Chain Integrity (GOSCI) task force last year.

May 25 , 2018

South Africa: Flash Gala brand launched for Bigbucks apples

'In the fruit industry a find like this is pretty much like discovering a new galaxy might be for astronomers.'

May 25 , 2018

Recovery in Mexican avocado exports to China

Mexico is expected to double its exports to the Chinese market during the season ending in June, while U.S.-bound shipments are to rise by 11%.

May 24 , 2018

First Chilean lemons to be exported to U.S. via systems approach

A 6,000MT load of lemons was recently inspected and approved at a site in Chile, after U.S. authorities last month approved the new export protocol.

May 24 , 2018

U.S. suppliers receive first batch of Argentine lemons in 17 years

Vision Import Group and Seald Sweet both have high hopes for the future of the Argentine lemon deal in the U.S.

May 23 , 2018

Turkey could set cherry export record in 2018

One exporter expects that lower crops in Italy and the U.S. state of California will create good opportunities for Turkish cherries in Europe and the Far East.

May 22 , 2018

U.S.: House farm bill fails amid rebellion over immigration

The chamber killed the US$867 billion bill in a 198 to 213 vote.

May 18 , 2018

Ecuador, Costa Rica exported fewer bananas to U.S. in Q1

While the changes in FOB values of Ecuador and Costa Rica's banana exports were in line with their exports, Peru's export value nearly tripled despite volumes rising by just a fifth.

May 18 , 2018