This week's highlights

	Logistics could affect South African citrus exports How the current COVID-19 pandemic could potentially affect South African citrus exports to North…
	“Contracted banana market is stable, but spot market prices are down” Despite the many issues and challenges that have been brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
	Smaller California cherry crop kicks off The California cherry season has begun with a slightly lighter crop over last year’s crop. “Last…
	Mexico grower introduces sanitation tunnels for worker safety The Giumarra Companies, marketing partner of Sonora, Mexico-based Videxport S.A. de C.V., announced…
	Corona-update: Global container shipping capacity down 11% in April In today’s update, we look at comprehensive EeSea data, showing that the global container shipping…
	Increased interest for shelf-life extending produce bags Shopping patterns have changed tremendously in recent weeks. First, there was the panic buying in…
	OVERVIEW GLOBAL STRAWBERRY MARKET The strawberry sector is suffering the impact of the coronavirus. Since consumers currently prefer…
	Apple demand returns to pre-COVID levels Supplies of apples in North America remain solid. “We had a big crop in the fall as a country—I…
	Sun Belle and Giddings Mexico announce long-term berry agreement Sun Belle Inc. and Giddings Fruit Mexico jointly announce a long-term exclusive marketing and…
	Washington stone fruit could have more pressure on demand Stone fruit out of Washington state could face higher than usual demand this season. “We’ve just…
	Mexican avocado exporters look to Colombia Mexico leads the world avocado production with an annual export of 2,184,000 tons. However, in…
	US: Northwest cherry growers see export opportunities despite coronavirus crisis For sweet cherry growers in the Northwest, the timing of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic is…
	“I believe good things will come out of this” How will life look like after COVID-19? “I believe this year will make it into the history books…
	Rambutan hopes to see ginger/turmeric-like boost in demand As the imported rambutan season gears up, questions remain around what demand might look like once…
	"Some growers could lose 50% or more of their fruit before they can get it harvested" Heavy fruit drop and weather issues reportedly could lead to reduction in Florida’s Valencia orange…