Opinion: fruit as a source of functional food

Valerie Weinborn from UC Davis discusses antioxidants and the trade benefits fruits can have as functional food.

August 30 , 2013

Colombian govt proposes norms to end ag protests

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said the government will focus on pesticide and fertilizer prices.

August 30 , 2013

Clashes continue in Colombia's ag strikes

Free trade and human rights concerns continue to fuel debate in Colombia's agricultural sector.

August 29 , 2013

Mexico needs better fruit shipping services, says Cocanmex

Mexico's Roger Gay discusses a need for better direct access to Europe and the prospects of better tasting irradiated mangoes.

August 29 , 2013

Peru to raise pecan nut production

Peruvian pecan growers aim to increase their cultivated area to capitalize on global opportunities.

August 29 , 2013

Japan cherry and peach growth prospects look "grim", says USDA

An aging population and a shift away from fresh fruit are affecting Japan's stonefruit market growth possibilities.

August 29 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 34 - 2013

Transport strikes led to decreased fruit sales activity in Colombia in week 34.

August 28 , 2013

Peru expects U.S. pepper market access

Despite recent rejections of contaminated paprika shipments, Peruvian growers are optimistic for U.S. fresh pepper market access.

August 28 , 2013

Chile expects avocado production rise this season

Chile expects growth for its avocado harvest this year despite previous pessimism around frosts and low rainfall.

August 28 , 2013

NZ: Zespri records positive results for SunGold kiwifruit

Zespri's Dan Mathieson discusses how the gold kiwifruit transition is faring in the company's key destination markets.

August 27 , 2013