State of the Market - Week 28, 2017

Lemon and mandarin prices in the U.S. market began to decline in week 28 amid rising volumes.

July 20 , 2017

U.S.: MBG Marketing upbeat about 2017 Michigan blueberry season

Michigan growers have been enjoying high prices this season, in part due to the frosts that severely affected the U.S. Southeast.

July 19 , 2017

Pichuberry among organic fraud culprits in USDA update

The Phoenix-based importer, a Mexican blueberry supplier and a Turkish vegetable exporter are in hot water with the USDA.

July 13 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 27, 2017

Chilean pear exports to Europe have ended up at around 70,000MT, marking a 36% year-on-year rise.

July 12 , 2017

Canada: BC blueberry harvest kicks off with lighter early crop expected

BCBC chair Jack Bates says both weather conditions and fruit quality are "excellent", but he does not expect year-on-year production growth.

July 12 , 2017

Spotted wing Drosophila found for the first time in Chile

It's a pest that's been a thorn in the side of blueberry growers from Europe to North America, and now it's been detected in the world's top exporting nation for the crop.

July 07 , 2017

Sub-tropical production makes winter raspberries possible in Australia

New growing methods, varieties and regions have opened up new opportunities for the crop in Australia with an almost year-round supply.

July 06 , 2017

Peru one step closer to Chilean blueberry market access

The world's leading blueberry export nation could soon open its domestic market to a tough competitor.

July 05 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 26, 2017

Chilean kiwifruit prices rose on both coasts of the U.S. in week 26.

July 05 , 2017

U.S.: Strong outlook for Central Valley grapes as harvests get underway

A representative of California's fruit grower body says it's smiles all round for table grape and stonefruit growers this season, with the winter rains providing everyone with a lift.

July 03 , 2017