South Africa launches second WTO dispute against EU citrus regulations

The present action looks to “protect the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people in the local citrus industry,” an official South African government release stated.

April 16 , 2024

Florida blueberries peak during ideal market window

At the end of last year, the North American Blueberry Council (NABC) projected 2024 would bring production back to the levels witnessed over the past decade in the state.

April 16 , 2024

Chile reacts to Peru fruit ban: 'This is an attack on our image'

Frutas de Chile President Iván Marambio said the abrupt fruit ban from Peru came as a surprise for the Chilean industry.

April 15 , 2024

California almond sector measures adverse weather impact on harvest volume

A late harvest and adverse weather hindered the Golden State’s volumes for the season.

April 15 , 2024

India fruit trade attracts California almonds, Washington apples and Australian cherries

Global fresh fruit exporters have their sights set on India. We round up the month's top headlines about the India fruit trade.

April 14 , 2024

Florida governor signs bill that bans local heat protection for workers

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that bans cities and counties from passing their own heat protections for outdoor workers.

April 12 , 2024

Peru restricts Chilean fruit imports over pest detection

Peru's SENASA said the entry of Oriental fruit moth would cause significant economic losses for producers of these fruits.

April 12 , 2024

US national citrus forecast hit by Valencia decline

The USDA NASS April citrus forecast shows a hit to overall U.S. citrus production, resulting largely from a dip in Florida's Valencia crop.

April 12 , 2024

Grocery price spike leads to formal inquiry in Connecticut

A March 21 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report is making waves in Connecticut, where authorities will probe alleged grocer price gouging that contributed to historic inflation and higher profits.

April 11 , 2024

Report: Criminal networks, led by European mafias, jeopardize Latin American fruit exports

The Europol report says criminal networks have inventively made use of legal business structures to facilitate or conceal their criminal activity and launder their money, a scheme that appears to have infiltrated fruit exports. 

April 11 , 2024