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

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

Leading U.S. garlic grower to lift wage well ahead of California timeframe

Christopher Ranch will raise wages this year and again to US$15/hour in 2018, four years ahead of requirements set by the Californian Government.

January 19 , 2017