Hurricane Patricia dents U.S.-bound Mexican fruit exports

Export volumes of key Mexican fruits to the U.S. dropped significantly in the weeks immediately after a category five hurricane stuck the country.

November 18 , 2015

Ecuadorian fruit imports plunge after tariff surcharges

Apple and grape imports have borne the brunt of a measure aimed at improving Ecuador's trade balance.

November 17 , 2015

New filling tech to boost Chilean blueberry export capacity

BBC Technologies' new 'super-filler' CURO-16 will help Chilean blueberry exporters pack faster and salvage good fruit from weather-damaged areas.

November 17 , 2015

Chinese apple market access still two years away, says Polish industry chief

Polish apple growers are focusing on varietal shifts and a new brand as they await results from numerous market access efforts.

November 17 , 2015

Glyphosate 'unlikely a carcinogenic hazard', says EFSA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has proposed a new safety measure to tighten glyphosate controls.

November 16 , 2015

Glyphosate 'unlikely a carcinogenic hazard', says EFSA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has proposed a new safety measure to tighten glyphosate controls.

November 16 , 2015

Chilean cherry growers prepared for rain, says Fedefruta

Colder conditions through the spring may have been a saving grace for Chilean cherry growers affected by last week's rains.

November 16 , 2015

Finnish potato stocks very low as harsh weather hampers crop

Finland's Natural Resources Institute says potato stocks are significantly down year-on-year.

November 16 , 2015

Australia: Honey Gold mango growers forecast bumper crop

A Piñata Farms representative says Honey Gold-branded mangoes were largely unaffected by flowering issues in the industry.

November 16 , 2015

Japanese market access in sight for Peruvian grape industry

Provid says exports could rise by around a fifth again this season, as the country faces little trouble from El Niño during the start of the campaign.

November 13 , 2015