Colombian fruit imports dived in 2015

Fruit-exporting nations like Chile, Peru and the U.S. saw reduced shipments to Colombia last year.

March 28 , 2016

Canada: Jealous Fruits to extend cherry deal with higher elevation groves

The company may be the envy of cherry producers around the world with a new lucrative market window.

March 28 , 2016

New traceability tool available for produce shippers

DeltaTrak has introduced a single-use FlashLink logger to help exporters and importers ensure temperature traceability.

March 28 , 2016

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