Guatemala - 05/06/2019
Banana sales rose 14.7%
In Guatemala, banana exports rose in the first quarter of 2019 by 14.7%.... >Read more

USA - 05/06/2019
Mexican goods threatened with gradual customs duties
US President Donald Trump announced that products from Mexico would be subject to a 5% tariff from June 10. These customs duties would then increase to 10% from 1 July, 15% from 1 August, 20% from 1 September, and 25% from 1 October 2019. ... >Read more

Colombia - 03/06/2019
Compac welcomed Mayor of Manizales, Colombia to discuss region’s horticulture sector grow
Compac’s development facility was visited by Mr José Octavio Cardona León, Mayor of Manizales, capital of the Caldas department in Colombia. Visit was organized...... >Read more

Mexico - 31/05/2019
Success for the PMA Fresh Connections event in Mexico
The only event in Mexico dedicated to the entire fresh produce supply chain, PMA FRESH CONNECTIONS took place from 29 to 30 May in Guadalajara. ... >Read more

Ecuador - 31/05/2019
Banana sector fears minimal growth for this year
For the first quarter of 2019, Ecuador's banana exports recorded a volume growth of only 2.49%. A result well behind the 5.73% and 4.87% recorded in 2017 and 2018. ... >Read more

USA - 29/05/2019
Organic sales surpassed $50 billion for the first time
In the United States, the market for organic products crossed for the first time in 2018 the threshold of $50 billion, up by 6.3% over the previous year, according to the study published by OTA (Organic Trade Association).... >Read more

Chile - 28/05/2019
Chilean kiwi conquering American consumers
In Chile the kiwi season has started and this year the sector will implement its first promotional campaign in the United States. ... >Read more

USA - 27/05/2019
The cherry harvest will be much smaller than expected
While pre-season estimates predicted a record cherry crop in California, rain and hail events compromised the rest of the season. ... >Read more

Peru - 21/05/2019
The Netherlands imported 51% of total Peruvian pomegranate shipments
Peruvian pomegranate exports increased in volume by about 10% in the first four months of this year. During this period the N#1 destination was the Netherlands which received 51% of the shipments.... >Read more

Peru - 17/05/2019
Peru plans 10% increase in exports to the United Kingdom
Peru has signed a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. Peru is already the 2nd largest fruit supplier in the UK and expects a 10% increase in exports to this market. ... >Read more