U.S./Canada arrivals buck trend for Chilean blueberry shipments

While Chilean blueberry exports dropped off this season, volume upticks were seen in North America while the U.K. overtook the Netherlands as the main entry point in Europe.

April 14 , 2016

Underwater veggie garden group to build 'Tree of Life' 

An Italian subaquatic vegetable garden is paying tribute to Michelangelo with its own underwater Tree of life replica in its 'crazy' 2016 development.

April 14 , 2016

Laser tech keeps wild birds clear of crops

A combination of high-precision optics, filters and light frequencies has been used to create a laser machine capable of keeping birds away from fields.

April 13 , 2016

Ecuadorian dragon fruit sector on fire as expectations grow for U.S. opening

Ecuador's nascent pitahaya industry is on the move as young plantings come into production.

April 13 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 14, 2016

An earlier stonefruit deal in Europe put the strain on prices for imported apples in week 14.

April 13 , 2016

U.K.: Grow your own cucamelons with new Waitrose plant for the home

A home-grown fruit that looks like a grape-sized watermelon but tastes like a cucumber has been launched at high-end British grocer Waitrose.

April 12 , 2016

Peru: Vanguard International buys Challapampa

Washington State-based Vanguard has purchased one of Peru's leading growers of grapes, citrus and pomegranates.

April 12 , 2016

The Hass Horn: Explaining North America's depressed avocado prices

While volumes have risen and periodic market crashes can occur, Avi Crane believes the existence of avocados is a matter of "Devine intervention".

April 12 , 2016

Fresh acquisition makes Wonderful Citrus leading lime grower in Mexico

The largest integrated grower-shipper of citrus in the U.S. has made acquisitions in Texas and Mexico to bolster its lime operations.

April 12 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS looks to streamline phytosanitary rule process

April 11 , 2016