U.S.: high season port strikes would mean 'big losses' for importers

U.S. East Coast fruit importers have revealed their worries over a potential dock worker strike in October.

September 11 , 2012

New Zealand growers invest in sweet premium apple

New Zealand growers are doubling the number of hectares devoted to Honeycrisp apples.

September 11 , 2012

Farming crisis takes its toll on regional Argentina

More than half of Argentina's farmers are facing economic difficulties, according to CAME.

September 11 , 2012

Costa Rican govt applauds Dole's good agricultural practices

Costa Rican officials were impressed with a recent visit to a Dole pineapple farm.

September 11 , 2012

Peru to lead South American grape export jump in 2012-13

Peru is expected to increase its overseas grape shipments by a fifth this season.

September 10 , 2012

Opinion: the Caribbean's challenge to control Black Sigatoka

Better control of banana disease Black Sigatoka in the Caribbean would foster economic and social stability.

September 10 , 2012

SH grape campaign looking more 'normal' this year, says Pandol exec

Conditions are looking better for the Chilean grape deal transition in 2012.

September 07 , 2012

Salmonella scare takes its toll on unassociated mango varieties

Distributors have urged retailers to understand the specifics of the current mango salmonella scare.

September 07 , 2012

Argentina predicts positive lemon season for 2013

Argentine lemon exports have finished on a high note despite a "difficult" environment.

September 07 , 2012

BASF Agro highlights Latin American growth potential as global food bowl

BASF Agro is looking at ways to boost horticultural consumption while also meeting pesticide residue demands.

September 06 , 2012