State of the Market - Week 12, 2018

Chilean nectarine and peach exports to Europe are up 20% and 40% respectively so far for the season.

March 28 , 2018

U.S.: Early peach, blueberry crops in Georgia hit by frost damage

While some growers have been severely affected, Charles Hall says the overall level of damage has not been as extreme as it was last year.

March 26 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 11, 2018

A low supply of blueberries coupled with rising demand led to prices increases in China in week 11.

March 21 , 2018

Irradiation for Peruvian blueberries part of wider U.S. market access talks, says industry rep

Sergio del Castillo reveals where the treatment will take place in the U.S., while Cort Brazelton says this development shows that both countries have highly functional groups that are working together.

March 19 , 2018

U.S.: Florida blueberry volumes could increase in 2018

The expectations of a good production year come despite the impacts of Hurricane Irma on the industry last September.

March 14 , 2018

U.S. approves irradiation treatment for Peruvian blueberries

The rule, which is effective as of March 13, allows for fruit to be treated with irradiation at approved facilities in the U.S.

March 14 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 10, 2018

Blueberry prices fell in the U.S. market in week 10, mainly due to condition issues.

March 14 , 2018

Chilean blueberry exports hit record volumes

The figure is higher than pre-season estimates, which in October were pegged at around 102,000MT. 

March 12 , 2018

Peruvian blueberry export value rose 50% in 2017

Despite the huge year-on-year volume increase, per-kilo FOB prices only fell 2% to US$8.4,

March 09 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 9, 2018

Chilean nectarines started to dominate the Chinese market in week 9 while the country's cherry campaign drew to a close.

March 07 , 2018