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Chilean tree nut industry to boost presence at PMA Fruittrade Latin America

A representative from Chile's tree nut and dried fruit sectors says revenues could near the US$1 billion mark this year.
October 28 , 2015

Mexico: Bananas, papayas bear brunt of hurricane damage

More than 10,000 hectares of banana and papaya farms have reportedly been affected across three Mexican states.
October 28 , 2015

U.K.: GM tomato efficiently produces disease-fighting compounds

A recent study discovered a GM tomato can produce the same quantity of Resveratrol found in 50 bottles of red wine.
October 28 , 2015

New brand touts "biggest greenhouse program in North America"

As SunSelect and Divemex expand production, they've teamed up with Oppy to launch the new brand 'Outrageously Fresh'.
October 27 , 2015

China to boost veg exports to Russia

Tariff barriers and anti-dumping duties are reportedly behind the Chinese vegetable sector's decision to focus more on its neighbor to the north.
October 27 , 2015

Continuous supply key for brand relevance, says Sun World

A Sun World executive says the company has been working to fill 'a number of gaps' in South American table grape and stonefruit volumes.
October 27 , 2015

Mexican lime grower expects late year shortage

A Mexican lime grower expects the usual scarcity that hits the industry in March will not be the case in 2016, but traders will have to deal with less fruit in November and December.
October 27 , 2015

Chilean avocados to reach Chinese shores this week

With imports to possibly triple this year, Lantao is promoting new ways to use avocados in everyday Chinese cuisine.
October 27 , 2015

Argentina: Exports up a quarter for All Lemon in challenging season

The weather have may thrown up a few difficulties for Argentina's lemon exporters, but the campaign was boosted by greater price stability than in 2014.
October 26 , 2015

U.K.: Gangmasters agency investigates exploitation in fresh produce sector

The government body responsible for investigating labour abuses recenty dicovered a raft of violations in the U.K. as part of a week-long inititiave.
October 26 , 2015