Post Archive
U.S. puts Argentine lemon import access on hold
Just days after Donald Trump's inauguration as president, APHIS has issued a stay on a controversial rule to allow Argentine lemon imports into the U.S.
January 23 , 2017
Poor growing conditions dampen Aussie nectarine opening in China
Cool, wet weather in Australia has led to a difficult start for the country's first season with direct access to the Chinese nectarine market.
January 23 , 2017
Chile to ramp up production of South African Stargrape 2 variety
Stargrape 2 is being described as an alternative to Flame seedless, and more than 100 hectares are expected to be planted in Chile this year.
January 23 , 2017
MGE receives India's first Rainforest Alliance certificate in table grapes
"We are betting that our customers will come to appreciate the effort," says a company representative.
January 23 , 2017
U.S.: Chiquita may exit Port Everglades lease
One of the world's leading fresh produce companies plans to terminate its lease at the Florida terminal, but a banana ripening facility will remain.
January 23 , 2017
U.S.: CBP intercepts marijuana in watermelon shipment
CBP reports 3,000 pounds of packages, allegedly with marijuana inside, were intercepted in a commercial watermelon shipment.
January 23 , 2017
"Buy American and hire American", says Trump
As Donald Trump was sworn in as 45th President of the United States, his words were in line with his campaign promises with significant potential implications for those who trade with the world's largest economy.
January 20 , 2017
Opinion: A guide to perfection for IQF mangoes
"It is now clear that frozen fruit is preferred to canned fruit," says Svetlana Plotean of OctoFrost.
January 20 , 2017
Chile: Fruit industry spared in southern forest fires, says regional industry rep
Thousands of hectares of forest fires have burned trees to the ground in Chile's southern-central regions, where table grapes are among the key crops being harvested.
January 20 , 2017
Culinary rumba for native Chilean rumpa fruit
A Chilean state-backed project hopes to make rumpa, a native cactus fruit similar to dragon fruit, a household name.
January 20 , 2017
