Salmonella risk continues to plague Mexican papaya industry

The majority of papaya growers in Mexico's Tierra Caliente region have rejected proposals to improve health standards.

April 12 , 2012

'Dubai is the new Rotterdam' with cold storage, says marketer

A fruit marketer says increased cold storage in Dubai means high early season citrus prices are 'unrealistic'.

April 11 , 2012

U.S.: Californian grape exports break records in Asia in 2011

Californian grape growers recorded their second-largest export volume ever from May to January.

April 11 , 2012

Bulk blueberry shipping a future alternative for Chile

Consultant Todd Mauritz weighs up bulk packaging versus clamshells for Chile's blueberry export industry.

April 10 , 2012

The tough reality of Chile's fresh raspberry sector

Chile's raspberry industry is in a fight for survival but policy is going nowhere.

April 09 , 2012

Cider resurgence a 'shining light' for Aussie apple industry

Australian apple production and demand are strong, but alternatives are needed if imports rise.

April 04 , 2012

Pakistani mango exports to U.S. in jeopardy over import costs

Pakistani mango exports to the U.S. look uncertain due to changes in how irradiation charges are calculated.

April 04 , 2012

U.S. entry for Argentine lemons 'highly unlikely' in 2012

An HLB spotting in California has come as a warning for the disease risk potential of Argentine imports.

April 03 , 2012

U.S. domestic pear oversupply to hit exporters hard

Southern Hemisphere pear exports to the U.S. are starting later than normal due to a strong domestic supply.

March 28 , 2012

High Italian stock prompts slow start for Chilean kiwifruit

The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee is urging growers to hold the trigger on harvests.

March 28 , 2012