Argentina develops post-harvest technique to boost cherry shelf life

By employing a treatment normally used for climacteric fruits, Argentine cherry exporters hope to reach new Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

August 20 , 2015

Mexican papaya exports up 126% since 2012

A growing number of Mexican papaya growers becoming certified has helped the industry see substantial growth.

August 20 , 2015

Chile seeks new kiwifruit varieties through Italian alliance

A kiwifruit breeding program Chile is currently working on is intended to help the country better compete with New Zealand.

August 20 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 33, 2015

Week 33 saw the first Chilean Hass avocado shipment of the season set sail for the U.S.

August 19 , 2015

U.S.: Chelan Fruit loses packhouse in fire

The head of a major Washington fruit packer estimates losses incurred from a recent fire that destroyed one of its two main plants will be US$50-80 million.

August 19 , 2015

U.K.: Sainsbury's sees record sales of English apples

British retailer Sainsbury's sold 6,000MT more of English apples over the last year, representing record volumes.

August 19 , 2015

U.S.: Early Northwest cherry season draws to a close

Northwest Cherry Growers says overall the third-largest season in history was positive, except for an 'avalance' of fruit after the Fourth of July holidays.

August 19 , 2015

U.S. researchers develop device to count dropped citrus

A team at the University of Florida hopes a new machine could have "significant economic value" for growers whose citrus has been hit by HLB.

August 18 , 2015

EC approves active ingredient in Bayer CropScience's new insecticide

A new product to be launched by Bayer CropScience in Europe in 2017 is said to be effective against thrips, whiteflies, aphids and mites.

August 18 , 2015

Papua New Guinea bans range of produce imports

Papua New Guinea's Agriculture Minister wants people to buy home-grown fruit and vegetables to boost small and medium-sized businesses.

August 18 , 2015