Today's Headline
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.
December 06 , 2017
U.S.: Washington State announces salmonella outbreak linked to fresh-cut fruit
More than a dozen people from Washington and Oregon have been diagnosed with the disease.
December 05 , 2017
Cool Port Packing Rotterdam to give laser labeling Europe-wide boost
The Total Produce-supplier is hoping to use technology by Laser Foods on produce items including melons, apples, avocados and mangos.
December 05 , 2017
Positive signs for California-bred Frisco cherry variety in Chile
The variety is reported to show good firmness and is expected to hold up well on the long journies to the Asian market.
December 04 , 2017
