Hurricane Maria pummels banana crops in French Antilles

The storm is also expected to impact the Dominican Republic, after which it is forecast to head north over the Atlantic.

September 20 , 2017

U.S. share of Japanese lemon market decreases

Japanese lemon imports increased over the first seven months of the year, with Chile taking a bigger market share.

September 20 , 2017

Opinion: Finding workable solutions for produce in an online world

"Remember that where there is a new challenge, there is also a new opportunity if we seize it early," says marketing expert Bev Oster.

September 20 , 2017

U.S.: California orange harvest set for later start, says CCM

Joel Nelsen says the production drop this season is largely due to the drought and a stifling regulatory environment.

September 20 , 2017

Photo Gallery: Substrate strawberry visit - Piñata Farms

Take a look at Piñata Farms' trial of BerryWorld cultivars on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, using techniques that are relatively new for the Australian strawberry industry.

September 18 , 2017

The rapid rise of Brazilian Hass avocados

Through the formation of a national grower association, Brazil's largest producer and exporter is aiming for production to hit 15,000MT by 2020.

September 18 , 2017

South Africa: Fruit growers considering drought contingency plans, says Hortgro

An encompassing drought strategy was presented by a Ceres fruit grower during a seminar, which involves ranking and allocating water to orchards according to profitability.

September 18 , 2017