APHIS considers Egyptian mango imports with pest risk assessment

The Egyptian government has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to authorize imports of fresh mango for consumption into the U.S.

September 02 , 2021

Spain: AVA-ASAJA files complaint against Lidl over low watermelon prices

The Valencian Association of Farmers has filed a complaint to investigate and sanction Lidl stores after an offer of 40 percent off of watermelon was promoted.

September 02 , 2021

Mammoth lemon grown in Australia

Chef Melissa Palinkas excitedly shared an image of the monster citrus to her Instagram last week, snapping the ponderosa lemon next to a regular lemon.

August 31 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Stone fruit prices down in U.S. market

This week's edition of In Charts will show how the average prices of stone fruits have been acting in the U.S. market, specifically nectarines, peaches and plums.

August 31 , 2021

Chile: Snow reported in table grape production area

Rain and snow fell in the Atacama desert region in Chile last week, which affected an area that produces 10 percent of the country's table grapes.

August 31 , 2021

South African kiwifruit industry has potential for rapid expansion, economists say

Louw Pienaar and Wandile Sihlobo says the kiwifruit industry could be a "game changer", potentially following in the steps of the blueberry sector.

August 30 , 2021

More Philippine pineapples, mangoes could soon enter U.S. market

Philippe authorities said they and the USDA-APHIS have agreed to thresh out several pending issues that would broaden market access.

August 26 , 2021

Beva Fruits International's BENJI label continues to generate strong social impact

BFI has joined forces with Women Safe & Children (women-safe.org), an association that comes to the aid of women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

August 24 , 2021

Australia introduces Agriculture visa

Regulations to enable the creation of the Australian Agriculture visa, which will be available to skilled and unskilled workers, will be in place by the end of September 2021.

August 23 , 2021

Steve Barnard, Founder and CEO of Mission Produce: We now import more to Chile than we export

Since its founding in the early 1980s, Steve Barnard has transformed the organization into one of the world’s biggest and most recognizable avocado companies that has been a pioneering force, launching a variety of new products and ventures over recent years.

August 23 , 2021