Post Archive
Ecuador suspends banana levy
An Ecuadorian fruit industry representative says the removal of a banana tax will help restore competitiveness to the sector.
September 17 , 2013
New avocado plantings set Chilean industry back on track
Cabilfrut's Juan Pablo Cerda discusses moves to close an avocado supply gap left by Chile and Peru.
September 17 , 2013
Volume down and marketing up for Mexican avocados
Mexico's new marketing board, Avocados from Mexico, will be investing millions this year in winning over U.S. consumers.
September 17 , 2013
Philippine bananas hit U.S. shores
The Philippines laid its claim as the first Asian banana supplier to the U.S. mainland.
September 17 , 2013
Peru threatens WTO action over Chilean avocado requirements
Fruit trade tensions continue to heat up between Chile and Peru.
September 16 , 2013
U.S.: NASA plans space lettuce project in December
Lettuce production on the International Space Station may provide food and psychological relief to astronauts.
September 16 , 2013
U.S.: new strawberry variety tastier, hardier than Florida staple
A new University of Florida strawberry has shown favorable results in taste panel testing.
September 16 , 2013
South African citrus growers aim to improve China protocol
South African fruit industry representatives were made to feel very welcome during a recent visit with Chinese quarantine officials.
September 16 , 2013
Report highlights export potential for Chilean strawberries, blackberries
Chile's strawberries and blackberries are on the resurgence in frozen form.
September 13 , 2013
Broccoli may help prevent osteoarthritis, U.K. study shows
Broccoli consumption has been found to significantly slow down joint pain from arthritis in mice.
September 13 , 2013
