China, U.S. sign draft protocol for Californian strawberry exports

Californian exporters are now one step closer to gaining a new market.

March 24 , 2016

Southern African citrus export crop to drop in 2016

Drought has taken its toll on orange and grapefruit volumes, but growth is expected for other categories.

March 24 , 2016

El Niño prompts Panama Canal restrictions

While the Panama Canal is due to officially expand in late June, from April there will be temporary depth restrictions for ships.

March 24 , 2016

Avocados From Mexico Teams up with Tabasco to spice up sales

From co-branded in-store bins to a Fiesta del Fuego campaign, Avocados from Mexico has a hot new partnership to help move product during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

March 24 , 2016

Grape consumption may reduce risk of infections, U.S. study finds

An ARS researcher has found grape consumption by obese people may decrease blood levels of certain types of fats linked to heart disease and reduce the risk for developing infections.

March 24 , 2016

IKEA hydroponic garden blends home-grown veg with funky furniture

Due to hit the shelves in Sweden in May, the soil-free home gardening kit has been developed in collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.

March 24 , 2016

Oppy gains Fair for Life Certification

Oppy is one of very few North American companies licensed to bring the label to market, and will be kicking off with Peruvian grapes.

March 24 , 2016

First organic harvest nears for Californian melon grower

Van Groningen & Sons has responded to demand in a market where supply has been "inconsistent" at times.

March 23 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 11, 2016

The first Chilean Granny Smith apple shipments for China took off in week 11.

March 23 , 2016

U.S.: Yakima Fresh recognized for cancer awareness campaign contribution

The American Institute for Cancer Research has thanked fruit grower-shipper Yakima Fresh for its support in the 'together we can' campaign.

March 23 , 2016