Chile: How could series of frosts affect avocado production?

The coldest June in 30 years could result in numerous complications for avocado production and indicates that a rainier spring than normal is on its way.

July 31 , 2018

Colombia to export first blueberries to U.S., Europe this year

Blueberries Colombia plans to ship a total of between 1,000 and 1,500MT to various major markets over a period of a year and a half.

July 31 , 2018

Lemons in Charts: Massive U.S. category growth in tandem with rising prices

Over the last few years lemons have seen greater growth in the U.S. market than avocados, berries or cherries, and Latin America is poised to benefit from the price peak seen over certain months.

July 31 , 2018

Spanish mandarin growers file complaint over "disastrous" new varieties

Dozens of farmers have demanded compensation, saying that the breeder failed to provide sufficient information on the two varieties launched in 2008.

July 31 , 2018

Total Produce wins EU approval for purchase of Dole stake

Total Produce expects the US$300 million transaction to close on Tuesday.

July 30 , 2018

Mexico targets new vegetable markets, products amid trade concerns

The Mexican greenhouse vegetable industry has already identified opportunities in Europe for value-added products.

July 30 , 2018

Pink Lady eyes future in China

The world's leading apple brand is setting its sights on the world's biggest apple market, as Pink Lady eyes a future in China.

July 30 , 2018

USDA criticizes European ruling on genome editing

"Government policies should encourage scientific innovation without creating unnecessary barriers or unjustifiably stigmatizing new technologies."

July 27 , 2018

India: IG celebrates 1000th apple container from Stemilt

IG hosted a ceremony on July 24 at the Hotel Lalit, New Delhi, with guest including Mark Wallace, the Acting Minister Counsellor for the USDA.

July 27 , 2018

Tesco addresses food waste epidemic with game-changing moves

By working with farmers, suppliers and local charities, as well as tossing best before labels, the supermarket giant says less than 1 per cent of its food gets discarded.

July 27 , 2018