US grants greater access to Australian citrus

US grants greater access to Australian citrus
The number of production areas in Australia authorised to export fresh citrus to the US has increased. Currently, only citrus grown in Riverina (NSW), the Riverland (SA), and Sunraysia (VIC) […]
Mon 23/08/2021

California rocked by citrus greening incident

California rocked by citrus greening incident
Citrus greening disease was spotted in two citrus trees in San Diego County last week, prompting The California Department of Food and Agriculture to establish boundaries of quarantine. The bacterial […]
Thu 19/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

First US blueberries land in China 

First US blueberries land in China 
After years of negotiations, the first blueberries grown in the US have arrived in Mainland China. The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and fruit retailer Pagoda held a joint ceremony […]
Mon 26/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Berries drive organic sales increase in US

Berries drive organic sales increase in US
In the second quarter of 2021, sales of organic fresh produce in the US were up 4% Y-O-Y, to just under $2.3 billion, according to the Q2 2021 Organic Produce […]
Wed 21/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

US avocado sales reach 4-year high

US avocado sales reach 4-year high
In the US, sales of Hass avocado sales hit four -year record highs during the first quarter’s holidays. According to Hass Avocado Board (HAB) data, the increased demand during the […]
Tue 20/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Soaring shipping prices here for rest of year

Soaring shipping prices here for rest of year
Container shipping prices are rocketing due to ongoing global supply chain bottlenecks, with little respite expected until 2020, reports The Wall Street Journal. Average price worldwide are more than four […]
Wed 14/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

South African citrus continues its ascent

South African citrus continues its ascent
South Africa’s citrus production is expected to continue its strong growth in 2020/21, thanks to the increase in area planted, improved yields, high level of new-plantings coming into full production, […]
Wed 07/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

US fresh produce revenues rise but consumption dips

US fresh produce revenues rise but consumption dips
  Corona Farmers Market in Queens (New York) © Public domain United Fresh Produce Association has reported that fresh produce sales in most segments remain higher than in the past […]
Thu 17/06/2021

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