U.S.: BrightFarms chooses Texas for fifth greenhouse site

The company will produce salad products including spinach, baby kale, romaine and arugula and said it would be testing new varieties in the future.

April 03 , 2018

Beautiful partnership: South Africa pledges to remain relevant to U.K. market

The stonefruit and top fruit sectors are continuing to innovate to deliver the "great-tasting fruit" demanded by U.K. consumers.

April 03 , 2018

U.S. proposes allowing imports of fresh Thai pummelos

The systems approach requires multiple safeguards including irradiation treatment, packinghouse processing requirements, and port of entry inspection

April 03 , 2018

U.S. relaxes Chilean cherimoya import regulations

Soon the fruit will be able to be imported via a systems approach, while currently it is subject to a soapy water and wax treatment.

April 03 , 2018

Sun World targets sales growth with best practices and category insights

“We are seeing a key tactical shift among those gaining market share."

April 02 , 2018

Guatemalan produce industry has become "more sophisticated"

Representatives of two U.S.-based importers speak about some of the key advantages of working with the Guatemalan produce sector.

April 02 , 2018

U.S.: Local, Italian kiwifruit fetch high prices

This situation will likely improve the prospects of Chilean exporters, who have seen a slower start to the campaign than last year.

April 02 , 2018

Argentina: Agricultural emergency declared in Salta after floooding

Rainfall caused three rivers - Pilcomayo, Bermejo and Teuco - in the key citrus-growing state to overflow.

April 02 , 2018

Indian Government eases apple import rules

The move could reportedly boost the availability of apples in the domestic market and help to lower prices.

March 29 , 2018

Colombia: Cocaine hidden in Hong Kong-bound mangosteen shipment

Authorities reportedly found nothing suspicious using X-ray scanners, but then decided to use check the shipment with sniffer dogs.

March 29 , 2018