Chile bolsters fruit fly controls ahead of Pope's visit

Authorities expect an influx of tourists for the event and are responding to keep border crossings safe from unwanted fruit and vegetables.

January 10 , 2018

China: Cold snap hits transport routes and horticultural farms

The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture has urged farmers to cover open field vegetables to improve frost resistance and reinforce greenhouses to prevent collapse.

January 09 , 2018

Chilean fruit exports dropped 9% in 2017

Chilean fruit exports dropped in the calendar year due to a mix of volume and pricing challenges for some of its biggest earners.

January 09 , 2018

AgroFresh acquires stake in It’s Fresh! technology

The deal with U.K.-headquartered Food Freshness Technology is also expected to boost retail possibilities for AgroFresh's RipeLock Quality System for bananas.

January 09 , 2018

U.K.: Tesco launches plant-based "Wicked" meal range

Demand for vegetarian and vegan food has soared recently, leading the British retailer to launch a new range that celebrates plants.

January 09 , 2018

Prestigious award for New York Apple Association

The association was recently named Business of the Year (2018) by the New York State Agricultural Society (NYSAS).

January 08 , 2018

U.S.: Limoneira forecasts operating income to rise by at least a third in 2018

The California-based company also expects EBITDA will go up by at least a fifth, and that's not including potential benefits from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act.

January 08 , 2018

Mexican weather update: Heavy winds for Baja California, Sonora

Mexico is currently experiencing one cold front after the other in the country's north and northeast, but this week freezing temperatures are being seen in more states along with heavy winds on the southern and Gulf coasts. 

January 08 , 2018

Westfalia Fruit partners with Agricom in Latin America

The transaction strengthens Westfalia's existing position in Latin America with new supply opportunities from Chile, Peru and Mexico.

January 08 , 2018

Colombian Hass avocado exports to the U.S. will continue, authorities claim

The first shipments last year were followed by reports of suspensions due to pest concerns, however ICA has announced exports will be underway this month.

January 08 , 2018