U.S.: Limoneira expands direct sales program

The company will now build on direct lemon sales program with oranges and other specialty citrus items.

July 22 , 2016

Chinese officials destroy Philippine banana shipment

As tensions continue over the South China Sea ruling, yet another Philippine banana shipment has been intercepted on pest risk grounds.

July 22 , 2016

Machinery hiccup hits Colombian pitahaya exports to Korea, Japan

Despite an FTA coming into effect between Colombia and South Korea, a machinery deconfiguration has put Asoppitaya's dragon fruit exports to the country and Japan on hold along with U.S. negotiations.

July 21 , 2016

Can Colombia prove golden berries are not a Medfly host?

U.S.-bound exports could grow significantly if a research project between ICA and APHIS pays off.

July 19 , 2016

Opal builds presence and promise in Europe, South Africa

With new marketers popping up around Europe and South Africa's DuToit preparing for its first commercial volumes, the future looks bright for the Opal apple.

July 15 , 2016

"Geometric growth" ahead for Opal apples

Opal apples have figuratively glittered in sensory testing for a long time in the U.S., but only now is supply starting to take off in a big way.

July 14 , 2016

Could Chinese entry revitalize Argentina's table grape sector?

Argentina's table grape sector is on the hunt for customers in China, while the sector also aims to regain its export footing in Brazil.

July 14 , 2016

Peru: Camposol sends its first mandarin shipment to the U.S.

The milestone marks part of an aggressive growth strategy involving plans to plant 600 hectares of easy peelers by 2018.

July 13 , 2016

Australia: Certified Fresh optimistic about Chinese nectarine market

A Victorian stonefruit producer is optimistic his company can gain a strong presence in the Chinese market.

July 12 , 2016

Canada: High blueberry quality offset by early season, excess competition

Canada Day marked the first ever shipment of fresh BC blueberries to South Korea, but timing has thrown of the season somewhat both abroad and in North America.