Latin American avocado exports to China skyrocket in 2015

The three leading avocado-exporting nations of Latin America have upped the ante in their China-bound shipments.

February 03 , 2016

Medfly scare prompts U.S. ban on Moroccan citrus imports

AHPIS has announced it will prohibit imports of Moroccan tangerines, clementines, mandarins and sweet oranges as of Feb. 8.

February 03 , 2016

New fruit wholesale market to become largest in eastern China

Jiaxing Fruit Market, one of the largest domestic fruit wholesale markets in China, now has a new neighbor.

February 03 , 2016

Ecuadorian mangoes gain access to Chinese market

The Ecuadorian mango industry will now have a new market outlet after Chinese authorities granted access on Jan. 28.

February 03 , 2016

Bolivia to ramp up grape industry

The Bolivian grape industry aims to increase hectarage significantly, while the government has also placed a temporary ban on imports.

February 02 , 2016

Initiative aims to highlight the true cost of fresh produce

A German project with a range of backers aims to "create a more level playing field in the market where the producer will be rewarded with a better price and the polluter will pay".

February 02 , 2016

U.K: Morrisons slash price of fruit and vegetables in 'price crunch' campaign

Supermarket chain Morrisons is cutting the price of fresh produce across its U.K. stores with an average 19% drop on fruit and vegetable lines.

February 02 , 2016

Opinion: Explaining the highest table grape prices in four years

Agronometrics analyst Roberto Lagos looks at auspicious markets and troublesome weather for Chilean grape shippers.

February 02 , 2016

A tale of two seasons for Latin American grapes in the U.S.

Chilean and Peruvian grape exports to the USA have been markedly in recent months.

February 01 , 2016

Opinion: Fresh produce as medicine

Some progressive healthcare providers in the U.S. are beginning to offer "produce prescriptions". Karen Caplan shares her thoughts.

February 01 , 2016