U.S.: FDA declares avocados as "healthy" food

While the health benefits of avocados are evident to those in the know, a recent decision from the FDA will go along way towards clearing up misconceptions about the fruit's fat content.

October 03 , 2016

Spain: Drought to mark 2016-17 citrus campaign

While sizing is down and less fruit will make the grade for the fresh market, the CGC highlights "exceptional quality" in this season's mandarins and oranges.

October 03 , 2016

Peru: ProCitrus expects mandarin access to Japan in 2017

Peru has fallen well short of its pre-season export growth expectations, with high temperatures causing issues for growers.

October 03 , 2016

Varied export results for Brazil in August

While lime shipments dropped off substantially, higher volumes left the country in mangoes, oranges and watermelons.

September 30 , 2016

U.S.: ARS releases two new berry varieties

The Baby Blues release marks 100 years of commercial blueberry production, while the Columbia Giant will bring a new option for blackberry growers.

September 30 , 2016

Windset Farms ships first Canadian peppers to Japan

Windset Farms will be the first company to ship bell peppers to Japan following recently approved market access.

September 30 , 2016

Australia: Biosecurity Queensland tests plants on new property for TR4

The news has led to the deferment of a AUD$4.5 million purchase of an infected banana farm in Tully.

September 30 , 2016

U.K.: Vitamin D the focus of new Tesco mushroom marketing

Tesco's new mushroom promotion hones in on how the fungus produces Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.

September 29 , 2016

India: Mahindra Univeg invests in e-commerce group

A joint venture between multi-faceted Indian company Mahindra and Belgian produce powerhouse Univeg has taken a step into the world of e-commerce.

September 29 , 2016

GlobalG.A.P. benchmarking to cut paperwork for Australian exporters

The Australian vegetable sector is on track to doing away with dual requirements for certification in domestic and export markets.

September 29 , 2016