Mexican weather update: Heavy winds for Baja California, Sonora

Mexico is currently experiencing one cold front after the other in the country's north and northeast, but this week freezing temperatures are being seen in more states along with heavy winds on the southern and Gulf coasts. 

January 08 , 2018

Westfalia Fruit partners with Agricom in Latin America

The transaction strengthens Westfalia's existing position in Latin America with new supply opportunities from Chile, Peru and Mexico.

January 08 , 2018

Chiquita may face jury over Colombian terrorist allegations

A Florida judge has denied a motion from the fruit company, meaning that in the absence of a settlement or other changes Chiquita could be the first U.S. corporation to go to trial under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).

January 08 , 2018

No deal from Greenyard's tilt at Dole

"We pursued all efforts to realise a transaction with financial and strategic merit," said executive chairman Hein Deprez.

January 05 , 2018

Mexico: Cold temperatures may impact papayas, limes

U.S.-based fruit importers have provided initial indications for supply amidst a cold front that has hit eastern and northeastern Mexico.

January 05 , 2018

Grapes consolidate position as Peru's second-largest fruit export

ADEX reported the category accounts for 15% of Peru's total fruit exports, coming in behind avocados and ahead of blueberries.

January 04 , 2018

Cold front hits Mexico

More than half of Mexico's 31 states are starting 2018 with frosts or rain as a cold front sweeps its way across a wide territory.

January 02 , 2018

Mexico: Large blackberry surface area needs replacing, claims Planamerica

An executive from Spanish plant breeder Planasa's Mexican subsidiary discusses varietal development in the country's berry sector.

January 02 , 2018

Year 2017 in Review

Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matt Ogg walks us through the biggest stories of 2017 while sharing a few personal "fruit firsts" and ideas for 2018.

December 27 , 2017

Chile: Fruit fly detected in Santiago suburb

South America's only fruit fly-free country has a threat on its hands which thankfully is limited to a residential area far from any commercial farms.

December 22 , 2017