Argentine pomegranate company set to raise export stakes

Argentina's leading pomegranate exporter plans to raise shipments of the fruit significantly in the coming years.

September 13 , 2013

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

Colombia: Caldas growers sign avocado export deal

A new Colombian department is ready to jump on the country's fast-moving Hass avocado export bandwagon.

September 12 , 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 grants approval for Korea pear and pepper imports

A recent approval is expected to "establish a bridgehead" for Korean fruit exports to Latin America.

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

Bag color can affect banana ripening

A Colombian researcher has analyzed a simple metric that can affect the speed of banana ripening.

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