Wildfires rage through Chile

“We have never seen anything on this scale," says Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.

January 27 , 2017

Canadian govt invests in greenhouse tech for organic microgreens

Ontario-based organic grower Greenbelt Microgreens is planning to expand its business to other areas of the country.

January 27 , 2017

Latin American countries take bigger slice of EU imported avo market

Peru, Chile and Mexico have all capitalized on the imported avocado market more than doubling over the last six years, but South Africa, Kenya and Israel have not been so lucky.

January 27 , 2017

U.S.: Trump plans import tax to pay for Mexican border wall

White House spokesperson Sean Spicer has reportedly announced plans to implement a 20% import tax on Mexican goods.

January 26 , 2017

Are Mexican avocado troubles part of tit-for-tat play over U.S. potatoes?

A Mexican state minister believes so, but the head of the U.S. National Potato Council says his group's approach to gaining market access is science-based.

January 26 , 2017

Aussie mangoes maintain niche premium in Chinese market

AMIA CEO Robert Gray says exporters are increasingly taking the direct route to China despite protocol challenges, and the recent entry of Ecuadorian competition has not had much impact.

January 26 , 2017

Japan, Thailand "very likely" to open for Western Australian avocados next season

After years of negiations, Japan has reportedly confirmed it will audit Western Australia exporters and packers in February.

January 26 , 2017

Canada seeks to bolster food safety regulations

The update aims to consolidate numerous regulations, put greater emphasis risk prevention, and create more harmonization between Canada and the U.S.

January 26 , 2017

U.S. produce company gains EFI certification for Mexican farms

U.S.-based fruit and vegetable grower-marketer Alpine Fresh has received an Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certification for two farms in Mexico.

January 26 , 2017

Don't let the U.S. get left behind on trade, urges United Fresh CEO

The head of the U.S. produce advocacy group warns that "our potential trading partners won’t sit idly by."

January 25 , 2017