Hortifrut earnings surged higher in 2017

While lower volumes prompted a decline in sales, the Chile-based multinational notched a significant uptick in earnings last year.

April 03 , 2018

U.S. presses South Korea over fruit import restrictions

While it has been five years since the KORUS FTA came into effect, the USTR has highlighted significant issues with market access in South Korea for different U.S. fruit crops.

April 03 , 2018

China implements tariffs on U.S. produce imports

The list of affected horticultural products includes apples, table grapes, cherries, citrus, strawberries, almonds, pistachios and walnuts.

April 02 , 2018

Camposol aiming to match Peruvian avocado volumes in Colombia, says CEO

Jorge Ramírez also says the main reason behind the company's decision to invest in Colombian avocado production is to achieve a year-round supply of the in-demand fruit.

April 02 , 2018

NZ: Zespri forecasts record kiwifruit volumes

This year’s New Zealand-grown crop is expected to be about 20 million trays, or 70,000 metric tons (MT), higher than last year.

March 29 , 2018

Robinson Fresh partners with Verfrut to supply fruit to European market

Verfrut is one of the largest fruit growers in South America, with a range of fruit commodities produced across Chile and Peru.

March 29 , 2018

U.S.: Locus AG "reinvents" local probiotic fermentation process to boost soil health, crop yields

The company believes growers may be able to use its products in the battle against citrus greening disease.

March 28 , 2018

Peru expects China-bound mandarin exports to rise 15% in 2018

ProCitrus' Sergio Castillo predicts the country's soft citrus production could be on par with South Africa's in a few years' time.

March 27 , 2018

USApple "extremely disappointed" over proposed Chinese import tariffs

"China’s retaliatory response to U.S. tariffs are just the latest chapter in a long and sad story where U.S. apple growers get hurt in a fight we didn’t start and in which we have no interest."