Rains to render some Peruvian table grapes unfit for export

The damage would have been much worse if an unusual, "radical" weather phenomenon occurred two weeks earlier.

February 01 , 2017

South Africa: Winds and hail hit banana, avocado production in Limpopo

A banana industry representative says prices could increase by up to 20% in the local market over the coming months due to reduced volumes.

January 31 , 2017

Freshmax CEO denies group is for sale

Peter Ellis claims reports of a sale are just "speculation" but he can "never say never to anything".

January 30 , 2017

Naturipe calls for industry aid amid largest fires in Chilean history

"More help is needed - with the destruction of crops, farms and the livelihood of our extended growing family of growers all across various regions of Chile, it is pivotal that the produce industry as a whole stands together in sending aid and salvation," the company said.

January 30 , 2017

Work to begin on Nicaragua Canal in first quarter of 2017

Construction on the US$50 billion project was due to begin last year, but there were delays associated with the Social and Environmental Impact Assessment.

January 30 , 2017

U.K.: Tesco to buy wholesaler Booker in £3.7B deal

The acquisition is a marked change of direction for the U.K.’s biggest supermarket group, which has been closing stores around the country in a bid to cut costs.

January 30 , 2017

U.S. Jalisco halt is definitely about potatoes, claims Mexican avocado rep

APEAM head Ramon Paz says prices would need to be “revised” in the event of an import tax in the U.S.

January 27 , 2017

Wildfires rage through Chile

“We have never seen anything on this scale," says Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.

January 27 , 2017

Aussie mangoes maintain niche premium in Chinese market

AMIA CEO Robert Gray says exporters are increasingly taking the direct route to China despite protocol challenges, and the recent entry of Ecuadorian competition has not had much impact.

January 26 , 2017

Jalisco avocado delay in the U.S. has 'nothing to do with Trump'

One avocado industry representative believes delays will mean Jalisco-grown avocados won't enter the U.S. market until the fourth quarter.

January 24 , 2017