U.S.: Calavo sees "highly encouraging" avocado outlook in 2014

Profit growth was not able to keep pace with a surge in avocado sales for Calavo Growers in the fourth quarter.

January 08 , 2014

Florida and California citrus avoid 'polar vortex'

Two key U.S.fruit-growing states avoided frosts, but the lack of snow is not entirely positive news.

January 08 , 2014

South Africa: rare summer rains put damper on grape harvest

Rains in the Western Cape have put grape and pear harvesting on hold until Monday.

January 08 , 2014

Brazilian supermodel joins Rainforest Alliance board

Gisele Bündchen has joined the board of directors of a leading international certifier.

January 07 , 2014

Mexico expects new Asian citrus markets in 2014

An impending South Korea lime deal is one of a raft of new market openings slated by the Mexican government.

January 07 , 2014

U.S. remains in Korean organic market, for now

Newly implemented policy in South Korea almost left the U.S. out of the organic food market.

January 06 , 2014

Spanish avocados approved for U.S. import

Spain has been approved to send avocados to world's largest import market for the fruit.

January 06 , 2014

Chilean port of San Antonio renews work stoppages

Chile's port of San Antonio renewed strike action on Friday, citing ongoing labor conflict.

January 03 , 2014

Hundreds of Chilean exports exempt from tariffs in Asia

Chile will now enjoy extensive tariff exemptions in Japan and South Korea.

January 03 , 2014

High hopes for delayed Honduran melon season

The Honduran melon season came almost three weeks late but trade could reach record value.

January 03 , 2014