California: Thomas Fire means "long road back to rebuilding" for many avocado farms

More than a third of the state's avocado farmland is potentially at risk in what an industry leader has described as a "heart-wrenching" situation for many family farmers.

December 13 , 2017

How much do apple names influence consumer purchases?

Bradley Rickard from Cornell University presented the interesting findings of recent research at the New York Produce Show and Conference.

December 12 , 2017

Chile: New dam planned for Valparaiso region

"We have fields of avocados and citrus that will benefit, where a high percentage is for export,"says a regional government representative.

December 12 , 2017

Australia: Sydney pop-up avocado restaurant proves a hit

The industry-funded temporary restaurant has been served up with a healthy dose of comedic irony, appointing Bernard Salt as ambassador.

December 11 , 2017

U.S.: Normal timing for California grape season end despite initial concerns

However, John Pandol says that the end-of-season supply dynamics of red and white grapes have "flipped" this year.

December 11 , 2017

U.S.: California avocado orchards impacted by wildfires

California Avocado Commission president Tom Bellamore says he's hoping to get a first-hand look at some of the orchards on Monday if possible.

December 08 , 2017

Mexico "very satisfied" with reduction in China's avocado import tax

An industry representative also said the U.S. has been characterized by instability in both prices and volumes over recent months.

December 07 , 2017

California: Central Valley citrus growers welcome cooler temperatures

The CCM also noted that wildfires in Ventura County "appear to have impacted the local citrus industry", although the extent is unknown at this time.

December 06 , 2017

France retains top spot in 2017 Food Sustainability Index

The U.S., meanwhile, was ranked 21st out of 34 countries in the index developed by the Economist Intelligence Unit.