U.S. moves ahead with tariffs on Chinese imports

The development comes despite an apparent easing of tensions between the two countries over recent days.

May 29 , 2018

Hortifrut Mexico expects soaring blueberry growth over coming years

"This year we will end up with 20% more volume, and we predict to continue growing at a rate of 15 to 30% every year for the next four campaigns."

May 29 , 2018

Chilean kiwifruit exports significantly down on last season

U.S. market prices for Chilean kiwifruit have fallen since April, but in week 20 they were higher compared to the last three years.

May 29 , 2018

Egyptian table grape season running two weeks early

An exporter says there is "very little demand" in the European market for red grapes this season.

May 28 , 2018

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