Chile details factors behind drop in cherry export forecast

Last week the Chilean Federation of Fruit Producers (Fedefruta) warned that the projection of fresh cherry shipments could be reduced, specifically for the Regina, Santina, Royal Dawn, and Lapins varieties.

November 19 , 2024

Philippines successfully expands access to Japanese avocado market

Japan is a major importer of Hass avocados, with imports valued at $160 million (61,000 metric tons) in 2023.

November 19 , 2024

Mexican avocado shipments to the US increase, while Morocco gains terrain in Europe

Mexico increased its arrivals to the U.S. market, accounting for 97% of the market.

November 19 , 2024

Trump advisor proposes tariffs on products passing through new Chinese-built Peruvian port

Mauricio Claver-Carone, a member of the Republican Party and advisor to Donald Trump, suggested applying a 60% tariff to any product passing through the new port built by the “Chinese regime in Peru.”

November 19 , 2024

Canadian apple production is forecast to grow 5%

Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia are the main apple growing provinces in Canada and typically account for around 90% of Canadian production.

November 19 , 2024

EU General Court dismisses Chiquita Brands's efforts to trademark part of its logo

The General Court finds that it is a combination of primary colors common in the fresh fruits business and its use in the mark does not make it particularly characteristic or striking.

November 18 , 2024

New Port of Antioquia in Colombia will boost fruit exports starting 2025

Located on the southeastern side of the Gulf of Urabá in Antioquia, the port will have the capacity to handle general cargo, vehicles, refrigerated and dry containers, and solid and liquid bulk, not hydrocarbons.

November 18 , 2024

Calypso mangos introduced to the U.S. market

This initiative follows a successful growing and retail trial at Whole Foods Market in Los Angeles, where the product sold out rapidly,  underscoring its strong market potential and consumer appeal. 

November 18 , 2024

Project seeks to fight drug trafficking in Ecuador's banana industry using AI

Criminal groups linked to drug trafficking use banana exports to smuggle drugs into different markets.

November 18 , 2024

South African citrus report a decline in exports after unusual year

It's estimated that in total 10.1 million cartons were diverted to local juicing and lost to weather events.

November 18 , 2024