British delegation to seek out Dominican Republic avocado suppliers

A blanket ban around 12 months ago in the U.S. has forced the Dominican Republic's avocado growers to look further afield to reduce their vulnerability to trade shocks.

January 24 , 2017

Eosta to launch pillbox-themed brand as 'alternative to pharma drugs'

The Dutch organic produce company says the "health domain has been occupied for years by vested interests who are focused more on making money than helping people."

January 23 , 2017

California Citrus Mutual backs stay on Argentine lemon import rule

An Argentine minister has referred to it as just a "normal transitionary measure", but a leading Californian citrus organization is pleased at the outcome nevertheless.

January 23 , 2017

Trump withdraws U.S. from TPP

U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered on his promise to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

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

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