Colombian fruit imports dived in 2015

Fruit-exporting nations like Chile, Peru and the U.S. saw reduced shipments to Colombia last year.

March 28 , 2016

New traceability tool available for produce shippers

DeltaTrak has introduced a single-use FlashLink logger to help exporters and importers ensure temperature traceability.

March 28 , 2016

El Niño prompts Panama Canal restrictions

While the Panama Canal is due to officially expand in late June, from April there will be temporary depth restrictions for ships.

March 24 , 2016

Avocados From Mexico Teams up with Tabasco to spice up sales

From co-branded in-store bins to a Fiesta del Fuego campaign, Avocados from Mexico has a hot new partnership to help move product during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

March 24 , 2016

Grape consumption may reduce risk of infections, U.S. study finds

An ARS researcher has found grape consumption by obese people may decrease blood levels of certain types of fats linked to heart disease and reduce the risk for developing infections.

March 24 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 11, 2016

The first Chilean Granny Smith apple shipments for China took off in week 11.

March 23 , 2016

U.S.: Yakima Fresh recognized for cancer awareness campaign contribution

The American Institute for Cancer Research has thanked fruit grower-shipper Yakima Fresh for its support in the 'together we can' campaign.

March 23 , 2016

Mexican imports recover in 2015

U.S. exporters were the main beneficiaries of a rise in Mexico's fruit import purchases last year, mostly driven by the apple trade.

March 23 , 2016

Australia: Conditions set scene for 'bumper' avocado crop

After prices reached "unheard of levels" earlier this year in Australia, avocado consumers will be able breathe a sigh of relief as the peak season gets closer.

March 22 , 2016

Mexico to encourage citrus exports with new irradiation plant

The project is expected to raise shipments by helping growers meet phytosanitary requirements in overseas markets.

March 22 , 2016