Colombia increased banana production in 2017

The European Union remained as the leading market, receiving 76% of shipments, while the U.S. took 16%.

February 23 , 2018

USDA opens new office in Vietnam

Vietnam is "one of the fastest-growing global markets for U.S. farm and food products", currently ranking as the 11th-largest customer.

February 23 , 2018

U.S.: Wish Farms launches Misty Organics to bridge blueberry supply gap

The project began as an idea in 2014 and represents a joint-venture that includes three Wish Farms veterans.

February 23 , 2018

Sun World CSR report shows commitment to farmworkers, environment

From water recharge basin projects to bee-friendly cover crops to farmworker education, the California-based company has highlighted a range of noteworthy initiatives in its first ever corporate responsibility report.

February 23 , 2018

Canada invests in produce dispute resolution service

Both the CPMA and the CHC have welcomed the investment in the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation.

February 23 , 2018

Freshmax launches kiwiberries in India

Indian importer Suri Agro Fresh expects the fruit to be well received by its customers.

February 22 , 2018

U.S: Port Tampa Bay receives first banana shipment in two decades

"This is a huge deal for us," County Commissioner and port board member Sandra Murman was quoted as saying.

February 22 , 2018

South Africa: Cape Town's Day Zero pushed back to July

The City's executive deputy mayor Alderman Ian Neilson thanked the Groenland Water Users Farming Association for the recent water donation, which made a "considerable difference".

February 22 , 2018

Peru expects Australian avocado access "in near future"

ProHass' Daniel Bustamante says the FTA will help to offset the high costs of airfreighting avocados to Australia and will make them more competitive.

February 22 , 2018

How much should you squeeze avocados to see if they're ripe?

Not at all, according to Australian scientists who have sought to find improved techniques to prevent the practice and reduce bruising in the fruit.

February 21 , 2018