Peru sends first asparagus shipment to China

It took three years after gaining market access, but Peruvian asparagus has finally arrived via airfreight in Shanghai.

April 27 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 16, 2016

A lower supply of white seedless grapes in Korea and Shanghai could lead to price increases in the coming weeks.

April 27 , 2016

"Envy could be the next Fuji apple," says Oppy exec

For one southern California retailer, the variety notched higher gross sales than any other item in the store in March.

April 27 , 2016

U.K.: Cut out the mess with M&S pre-sliced avocados

Convenience has gone to a whole new level at British high-end grocer Marks & Spencer with pre-sliced avocados hitting the shelves.

April 26 , 2016

U.S.: Dole's Springfield facility back on track after Listeria scare

An investigation into the Ohio facility from U.S. and Canadian authorities has been completed.

April 26 , 2016

Turkey to export cherries to China

The world's leading cherry-growing nation has secured access to what may become the biggest market in years to come.

April 26 , 2016

Mexico: Rains and HLB take toll on lime production, says Colima grower

"For example, last season we were producing three times more than we are now," says the president of Fundación Produce.

April 26 , 2016

Ecuador earthquake caused logistical problems for BanaBay fruit

While one company says roads to the port of Guayaquil have been damaged, Ecuador's banana exporter association says the industry hasn't experienced major problems.

April 26 , 2016

Quality over quantity: Copefrut urges its growers to switch focus

After a new approach yielded better returns for Copefrut's summer program from Chile, initiatives are in the works to raise value for the upcoming kiwifruit and apple seasons.

April 25 , 2016

Australian project to address vegetable labor shortages

Horticulture Innovation Australia expects the study to be complete in December.

April 25 , 2016