Post Archive
San Miguel exports inaugural Peruvian grape shipment to U.S.
One of Argentina's leading citrus companies has begun exporting a new fruit commodity following an acquisition last year.
January 31 , 2018
Mexico: Stonefruit, avocado crops hit by frosts in Michoacan
The frosts were reportedly registered over a large area of the major fruit-producing state.
January 31 , 2018
Update: Taiwan bans fruit imports from Tasmanian region due to fruit fly concerns
The ban comes at the end of the state's cherry season, with a phyto scare that will hopefully be eradicated in time for the next campaign.
January 30 , 2018
Major Australian avocado company bought by Canadian pension fund
Neil and Ian Delroy highlighted the "solid asset stewardship" of Jasper Farms' new owner.
January 30 , 2018
Australia: Another suspected fruit fly larvae found in mainland Tasmania
The announcement comes after adult male fruit flies were discovered on Flinders Island.
January 30 , 2018
Chile: Positive trial results for South African-bred blush pear
The Cape Rose variety has performed well in terms of size, firmness and sweetness.
January 30 , 2018
New Zealand launches new late-season apricot varieties
Two low-ethylene varieties are expected to prove very successful for those shipping to the Asian market.
January 30 , 2018
Mexico: Cold weather to lower future papaya volumes from Colima
A representative of grower-exporter Coliman expects prices in the U.S. market to improve somewhat come May this year.
January 30 , 2018
ecoFOG: A sustainable postharvest solution for the fruit industry
A new product developed by U.S.-based Pace International enables users to improve pathogen control on their kiwifruit and pome fruit while also reducing water usage during postharvest.
January 30 , 2018
Canada: CPMA pleased with progress in NAFTA negotiations
The Canadian association is particularly optimistic about the proposed SPS chapter and biotechnology provisions in agriculture.
January 30 , 2018
