U.S. NAFTA withdrawal would be 'disastrous', says Mexican avocado rep

APEAM's Ramon Paz hopes the incoming president will be 'objective and rational', and believes any restrictions on the avocado trade would drive up prices for U.S. consumers.

November 15 , 2016

Chilean public officials strike causes "serious disturbances", claims ASOEX

The strike has had serious effects at Santiago International Airport, where highly perishable fruits have faced delays and missed flights.

November 15 , 2016

California Citrus Mutual welcomes Trump Administration

"He is not against trade, but he does desire better trade agreements," says Joel Nelsen.

November 15 , 2016

California: GM crop planting banned in Sonoma County

Sonoma joins five other Californian counties in banning GM crops, mostly with the purpose of avoiding contamination of organic farms.

November 15 , 2016

The Hass Horn: Mexico's internal issues a greater threat to avocados than Trump

There are numerous legal tactics to limit the impacts of any tariffs on importers, says avocado industry veteran Avi Crane.

November 15 , 2016

Could dried dragon fruit tap healthy snack trend?

Following successful trials to the U.S. last year, a Colombian company is launching its own brand for dried exotic fruit snacks.

November 14 , 2016

Colombia works to declare several avocado farms pest-free

With U.S. market access in sight, Colombian authorities are working to make as many growers eligible to export to the destination as possible.

November 14 , 2016

U.S. "absolutely key" for BanaBay positioning in 2017

After a very challenging summer for bananas, trader BanaBay is redoubling its efforts in the USA.

November 14 , 2016

South Africa forecasts rise in table grape volumes

SATI has forecast volumes to grow by 5-9% year-on-year thanks to 'an expected return to normal berry and bunch development' and increasing hectares of new cultivars.

November 11 , 2016

New study reveals potential mango role of maintaining gut health

Mango supplementation has been found to prevent the loss of beneficial gut bacteria often induced by a high-fat diet.

November 11 , 2016