Peru seeks to export to niche markets through banana diversification

Peru is hoping to import banana plants from Brazil, where a different varietal subgroup is predominant.

September 04 , 2018

U.K.: Promising robotic harvester shows broad application potential, including raspberries

A prototype robotic raspberry harvester developed by Fieldwork Robotics at the University of Plymouth has the potential to be reconfigured to pick a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

September 03 , 2018

Pink Lady and Bravo apples among the healthiest, study finds

Research carried out by the University of Western Australia (UWA) and Edith Cowan University (ECU) found the two apples are high in flavonoids.

August 31 , 2018

Apples in Charts: New varieties lead U.S. prices going into Washington season

Braeburn and Red Delicious have been fetching lower prices than the market average, but Honeycrisp and Pink Lady have been enjoying large premiums.

August 28 , 2018

U.S. and Mexico reach preliminary NAFTA deal

The preliminary agreement reportedly centers on the rules governing the automobile industry and still excludes Canada, which has been absent from talks held in Washington in recent weeks.

August 27 , 2018

Weaker domestic demand brings Japanese apples onto world stage

A Tokyo-based exporter speaks about the reasons why domestic demand has been falling, some of the key challenges involved with exporting Japanese apples, and what the future could hold.

August 27 , 2018

Peru: Widespread poisonings linked to pesticides

Dozens of Piura farmworkers were intoxicated from pesticide inhalation earlier this month, while just a few days before several people died from eating contaminated meat.

August 22 , 2018

Argentina approves disease-resistant GM potato

The potato will help growers avoid losses from the PVY virus, which can result in yield declines of up to 70%.

August 21 , 2018

Ecuadorian dragon fruit exports soar to U.S. in first year

We chat with an exporter about a successful first year of shipments to the U.S, the varying consumer preferences around the world, and preparations for the Chinese market opening.

August 20 , 2018

Colombia exports oranges to U.S. after market suspension

The country had exported oranges to the U.S. in December 2015, but the shipment was rejected by APHIS on phytosanitary grounds and market access was blocked.

August 17 , 2018