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

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