Vietnam recognizes Australia's pest-free areas in new cherry import protocol

Fruit from outside these areas will need to undergo irradiation or cold disinfestation.

October 09 , 2017

Peru, Ecuador expect "normal" mango seasons in 2017-18

Ecuador's peak volumes will carry on through December while Peru's harvest will come on more strongly later in the year, peaking in early 2018.

October 09 , 2017

NatureFresh to grow organic peppers using patented Dutch technology

The system is being installed now in Ohio and will be ready for the 2018 growing season.

October 09 , 2017

Peruvian avocado exports up by 30% in 2017

ProHass president Daniel Bustamante discusses promotional campaigns this year in the U.S. and Europe, as well as how the season fared overall.

October 09 , 2017

U.S. watermelon movement, revenues up in 2017

It has been a generally successful year for the industry, although the Florida fall crop is expected to be much lower than normal due to Hurricane Irma.

October 09 , 2017

U.S.: Florida ag damages from Irma estimated at US$2.5B

Losses from citrus alone make up more than a quarter of the total.

October 06 , 2017

Hail hits blueberry production in Argentine region

Blueberry production in Northeastern Argentina looks like it will still be up on last year's figure despite the impacts of hail over the weekend.

October 06 , 2017

Banana packing house burnt down in the Philippines

Suspected communist rebels have reportedly attacked the facility owned by multinational Sumifru.

October 06 , 2017

Australia: Fruit imports hindered by pre-clearance withdrawal, claims AHEIA chief

"I certainly see it presenting difficulties to our trade relationships," says AHEIA CEO Dominic Jenkin.

October 06 , 2017

Rainfall in Chile likely to affect cherry production, says expert

Pollination and fruit set could be hindered in many cherry orchards due to the weather, but overall a good season is still expected.

October 06 , 2017