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U.S.: Asian citrus psyllid quarantine zone expands in Tulare

A citrus pest quarantine zone in California's Tulare County has expanded by 15%, with a further extension potentially on the cards.
June 11 , 2014

Peruvian citrus varieties pass the bar for Japan-bound export

SENASA has found cold treatment eliminated fruit fly pests, paving the way for shipments to Japan.
June 11 , 2014

PMA Fruittrade to untap fresh trade possibilities

Fedefruta chief Juan Carolus Brown says a new event will lift up produce powers as part of a Latin American bloc.
June 11 , 2014

Opinion: what happened to the Guacapocalypse?

While the "Guacapocalyspe" has not happened, prices look set to surge if Mexico doesn't lift volumes significantly by Labor Day.
June 10 , 2014

U.S.: Zacks gives Chiquita "strong sell" rating

Zacks has said "avoid this stock or consider jumping ship" in recent comments about Chiquita.
June 10 , 2014

U.K. authorities uncover cocaine in Colombian banana shipment

Drug busts involving fruit are becoming increasingly common, with the latest seizure involving Colombian bananas.
June 10 , 2014

China tightens import conditions for Vietnamese and Thai fruit

Thai and Vietnamese dragonfruit, as well as Vietnamese bananas, will be under closer scrutiny from AQSIQ.
June 10 , 2014

New Zealand's avocado sales soar

New Zealand's avocado industry enjoyed record income this season and is set to remain strong.
June 10 , 2014

Calcium carbide puts stain on domestic Indian mango market

The new Indian Government has pledged to crack down on dangerous chemicals used to artificially ripen fruit.
June 10 , 2014

Mexico blocks U.S. potato imports

Mexico's SENASICA has reportedly closed the country's doors to U.S. potatoes following complaints from local growers.
June 09 , 2014