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

Trucker strike impacts Colombia's reliability overseas, says fruit exporter

If the problem persists fruit will be lost in the fields as well.

July 18 , 2016

Could "Comic Contracts" help protect vulnerable workers?

South African group Indigo Fruit Growers thinks they can.

July 18 , 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

Chinese vendor throws Philippine mangoes "in the trash"

Social media users in China are pushing for a boycott of Philippine fruit, and traders are taking notice.

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