Dominican Republic blocks Florida produce imports

Oriental fruit fly detections in California and Florida have led to one Caribbean nation restricting agricultural trade with the two states.

October 20 , 2015

Australia: Dongfang shares up 25% on first day of trading

Now listed on the ASX, one of China's largest citrus growers may consider Australian acquisitions and marketing the country's fruit back home.

October 19 , 2015

Canadian election 2015: From PACA to 'Eat Well Plate'

The average Canadian probably won't be thinking about fruits and vegetables as they go to the polls today, but their vote could have a significant impact on the produce industry.

October 19 , 2015

National Osteoporosis Foundation makes produce picks for bone health

The NOF has named a few foods for consumers to look out for in the lead up to World Osteoporosis Day on Oct. 20.

October 19 , 2015

Fruit Attraction participation set to rise in 2015

The organizers of industry event Fruit Attraction in Spain expect a much larger turnout this year, with participants coming from 88 countries.

October 19 , 2015

Opinion: Current fruit breeding practices - fruitful or futile?

Two U.S. scientists assess whether our fixation on sweetness in the produce we eat is putting good nutrition by the wayside.

October 19 , 2015

Colombian police seize cocaine in guava pulp

Around US$15.6 million worth of cocaine was hidden in a frozen guava shipment intended for export to Spain.

October 19 , 2015

Aussie Farmers Direct wins app design prize

An app that "makes customers feel like they’re physically standing in a supermarket" has won a prestigious design prize in Australia.

October 19 , 2015

South Africa: Valencias, grapefruit and lemons surpass estimates

Lemon exports to the Middle East increased this year and benefited from an early season 'empty market.

October 19 , 2015

South Africa: New labor group condemns recent violence

The Laborie Dialogue Initiative is calling for greater social dialogue in the produce industry and a 'sustainable transformation of the rural economy'.

October 19 , 2015