Japan: Sharp Corp ventures into Middle East strawberries

First Lenovo, now another Asian technology giant is moving into the world of horticulture.

September 24 , 2013

Chile: ASOEX releases frost briefing

Chilean fruit experts are currently evaluating the impacts of frosts on a variety of key export crops.

September 24 , 2013

Peru and Mexico to discuss joint avocado marketing efforts

Peru's agriculture minister hopes to work with Mexico to strengthen a complementary global avocado trade.

September 23 , 2013

Australian mangoes "one step closer" to U.S. Christmas sales

Australia's mango industry is excited about U.S. export prospects but realistic about the challenges involved.

September 23 , 2013

U.S.: record pace for California grapes

Weekly shipments have risen substantially for the California table grape industry this year.

September 23 , 2013

Compounds found in red grapes, blueberries may help immune function

The immune function may be boosted by grape and blueberry consumption.

September 23 , 2013

Lower estimate for Argentine blueberries

Ines Pelaez explains the weather conditions that have cut back blueberry export forecasts.

September 20 , 2013

Agreement abates Andean avocado animosity

Chile's Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) has reportedly vowed to withdraw Peruvian avocado import restrictions.

September 20 , 2013

Canada: Global Fruit acquires Ontario packer

The Canadian license holder for Red Prince apples is now vertically integrated after the purchase of a shipper.

September 20 , 2013

U.S.: Southern Specialties expands Guatemalan lime program

The Guatemalan lime deal is heading into a strong period with fruit that is high in juice content.

September 20 , 2013