U.S.: Hawaiian avocados approved for mainland sales

Foodies on the U.S. mainland are set to have another avocado variety to diversify their palates.

September 13 , 2013

Spanish lemons to squeeze higher in 2013-14

Spain's lemon industry expects a good season despite intensified competition from Turkey.

September 12 , 2013

Peru and Chile clash over apple imports

Peru has blocked entrance of Chilean apples in what has been called a move to pressure trade policy.

September 12 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 36 - 2013

Firm prices remained for avocados in Europe during week 36.

September 11 , 2013

U.K. govt rejects European Union conclusions on pesticides, bees

The U.K. government has rejected the science behind an EU neonicotinoid ban but will have to implement it anyway.

September 11 , 2013

South Africa: Cosatu hints at another farm worker strike

South Africa's Cosatu is not pleased with February's farm worker minimum wage and may push for another strike.

September 11 , 2013

Philippine banana sector calls for more action against disease

Disease has led to more low-quality Philippine banana shipments, participants heard at a recent export congress.

September 10 , 2013

Banana importer launches first legal action over Chilean port strikes

A lawsuit against a Chilean port operator could be an important precedent for fruit exporters, according to Manuel José Vial.

September 10 , 2013

Chile tests geothermal greenhouse

Chile's geothermal greenhouse could minimize temperature-related losses and lower energy costs.

September 10 , 2013

Bayer CropScience announces major sales, investment goals

Bayer CropScience is planning a US$500 million herbicide plant, which is its biggest single construction project to date.

September 09 , 2013