Italy: VOG expects "brighter start" to 2016 apple season

South Tyrolean apple farmers are hopeful for a better upcoming campaign after market halts abruptly hit sales in early 2016.

August 23 , 2016

Peru eyes fresh U.S. golden berry market opening

Hot on the heels of Colombia, Peru is hoping to give its aguaymanto industry a monumental boost with a U.S. market opening.

August 23 , 2016

New China route to slash transit times for Chilean cherry exports

In parallel, the Chilean Cherry Committee of ASOEX is planning the largest promotional program in the industry's history to date.

August 23 , 2016

U.S.: Virginia Hep A outbreak may be linked to Egyptian strawberries

Tropical Smoothie Cafe restaurants have voluntarily withdrawn all strawberries sourced from Egypt.

August 22 , 2016

Singaporean mushroom market to sprout in years ahead

Suppliers like Malaysia, China and the Netherlands have capitalized on growing demand for mushrooms in Singapore.

August 22 , 2016

U.S.: Pacific Organic Produce strengthens Peruvian citrus program

The California group and its Peruvian partner have been grafting trees to get hardier varieties that can better handle the journey, while also having more marketable characteristics.

August 22 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS declares eradication of European grapevine moth

The pest previously put crops worth more than US$5.7 billion at risk.

August 19 , 2016

U.S.: Port Manatee inks Del Monte lease extension

If all options are exercised, Del Monte will be doing business at Port Manatee until at least 2036.

August 19 , 2016

U.S.: NY announces US$20M food hub in the Bronx

The new market is designed to provide better access to farm-fresh food while also promoting agriculture from Upstate New York.

August 19 , 2016

Peru: Lower sales hit Camposol profits in Q2

Exiting a crop and adjusting to new ones is not always easy, but the Peruvian agri-exporter is optimistic for higher margins in the future.

August 19 , 2016