Canada: Record cherry exports expected from BC this season

Production in the province is expected to rapidly increase in the coming years, with more and more trees going in the ground.

July 06 , 2017

U.S.: High and stable prices for California avocados in 2017

Volume took a dive this season but healthy rainfall may lead to a larger 2018 harvest, according to the CAC.

July 05 , 2017

Mixed bag for Aussie hort exports in Q1

While some crops saw sharp declines in volume, prices were very strong and some markets notched a higher intake of Aussie fresh produce for the period.

July 04 , 2017

U.S. imported citrus market robust across the board

Capespan North America CEO Mark Greenberg explains what is going on in the easy peeler, Navel and lemon markets.

July 04 , 2017

China's Fruitday.com launches U.S. 'cherry map' for consumers

The e-commerce site's co-founder said the guide was to help consumers 'differentiate premium U.S. cherries in the face of a complicated domestic market.'

July 04 , 2017

Ecuador next in line for Hass avocado boom

Wedged between avocado powerhouse Peru and up-and-comer Colombia, one wonders why Ecuador hasn't capitalized sooner on the lucrative crop.

July 03 , 2017

“Neonicotinoids harm bees”, extensive pan-European study finds

The latest study was designed "to reflect the real world due to its size and scope" and can therefore help to explain the "inconsistencies" of past research results.

June 30 , 2017

U.S.: Arizona heatwave sends melon prices soaring

The extreme heat has destoryed vines, resulting in FOB prices doubling for honeydews and cantaloupes.

June 30 , 2017

Australia's largest avocado farm to be sold to offshore buyer

While the buyer remains unknown, a Chinese company had previously announced its intentions to buy plantations in Western Australia.

June 29 , 2017

EU table grape market under pressure in lead-up to Mediterranean supply

German fruit importer Kölla does not expect the table grape market to pick up for two to three weeks, but overall quality from upcoming Mediterranean supply looks good.

June 29 , 2017