LatAm countries form united front against TR4 - 'Diseases know no borders'

The agriculture ministers of Costa Rica, Colombia and Ecuador, along with various other international delegations, all attended an event in Quito on Monday.

August 06 , 2019

Opinion: Foretelling the Mexican mango season wind down

"This time of year we are besieged with industry 'expert' misconceptions, misinformation and inaccurate interpretations of the facts," saysNissa Pierson of Crespo Organic Mangoes.

August 06 , 2019

Blueberries in Charts: Higher prices are coming

The blueberry industry should see a price increase in the next couple of weeks, a trend historically seen from week 30 to week 40.

August 06 , 2019

U.S.: United Fresh reports rising fresh produce sales, slowed unit growth

Value-added vegetables and meal prep options are especially bolstering momentum, according to the United Fresh Produce Association's FreshFacts on Retail.

August 05 , 2019

Clean Verification: A revolutionary new way to rid produce of pathogens

Clean Verification treatment - which is being used by Sunkist and Mission Produce - is not only more effective at killing harmful pathogens than traditional methods, but also extends fruits' shelf life and eliminates pesticide residue.

August 05 , 2019

Researchers develop new early citrus greening detection method

Using a low-cost staining method, researchers have developed a technique to make an early diagnosis of Citrus greening - up to two days after transmission.

August 05 , 2019

Canada: BC cherry exports could still be significant despite rain, says industry body

A BC Cherry Association representative explains the rain affected early and mid-season fruit, but most of the export cherries are later-ripening varieties.

August 05 , 2019

U.S. eases Colombian Hass avocado import requirements

Authorities say the move means move Colombian Hass avocado farms will be eligible to export to the U.S. market, which granted market access two years ago.

August 02 , 2019

Chile declares agricultural emergency in drought-ravaged Coquimbo

The eight reservoirs in the Coquimbo region are at an average capacity of 65%, and the remaining water is only expected to last for two more seasons.

August 02 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 30, 2019

Orange and lemon prices declined in the U.S. in week 30, while kiwifruit prices rose in Europe and declined in China.

August 02 , 2019