U.S.: Weather troubles create "vacuum" in Mexican lime volumes

One supplier says the U.S. market has been "crazy" recently, and noted that fruit quality in general from Veracruz had been poor.

March 15 , 2018

Sustainable produce packaging debate far from wrapped up

To address what is arguably the hottest issue in fresh produce right now, in this special feature we profile a wide variety of industry leaders and innovators to discuss the practicalities, technologies and ambitions around plastics, biodegradability and alternative materials.

March 14 , 2018

Chile: Medfly outbreak in Valparaiso region

There have been numerous Medfly detections in or close to the capital Santiago over recent months.

March 13 , 2018

EU approach to pest controls at odds with pesticide residue stance, claims importer

Thies Claussen of Global Fruit Point says protocols for citrus black spot and false codling moth are "obliging the producer to spray fungicides and that is totally in contradiction to what the European market is looking for".

March 13 , 2018

Early end expected for Indian table grape export season

Monsoon Fresh director Pravin Sandhan says exporters have fared far better in the European market than last year.

March 12 , 2018

U.S: California Valencia orange production forecast downward

The number of bearing acres has steadily reduced from 47,000 a decade ago to 30,000 this season.

March 09 , 2018

11 nations sign revised TPP in Chile

In a deal that brings "inclusive economic growth" to a population of 500 million people, attention was given to the environment, labor rights and even Mexican avocados in today's historic event.

March 08 , 2018

Chilean cherry exports skyrocket to surpass US$800M

China imported the lion's share but substantial upticks were also seen in the USA, South Korea and Ecuador.

March 08 , 2018

Opal apple to enter 'next period of growth' in Europe

Owners of the non-browning, scab-resistant apple have set a goal for volumes to hit at least 1% of the tonnage currently dedicated to Golden Delicious in Europe.

March 07 , 2018

Mexico: Normal start date expected for Sonora grapes after warm winter

Mexico's leading grape-growing region last year managed to reduce the proportion of fruit shipped to the U.S. to the lowest-ever level.

March 06 , 2018