Dominican Republic hits banana export record

Phytosanitary programs have been attributed to aiding record banana exports for the Dominican Republic.

December 31 , 2013

Year 2013 in Review - First Half

Chilean strikes and Dole's privatization bid were just two of the top stories in the first six months of 2013.

December 30 , 2013

Aldi announces bold growth strategy for U.S.

German retailer Aldi plans to spend US$3 billion to boost its presence in the U.S. market.

December 30 , 2013

Peru set for growth in frozen lucuma exports

Lucuma demand is growing worldwide but Peruvian growers need to make sure they can meet it.

December 30 , 2013

Beetles intercepted in Peruvian grape shipment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials recently tackled a pest threat found in a shipment of Peruvian grapes.

December 30 , 2013

Chile develops new solution for table grape estimation

Chilean researchers hope a "pregnancy test for grapes" will take off in the world of yield estimation.

December 30 , 2013

Chilean fruit lacks branding, says Rabobank Asia rep

Rabobank Asia's Paul Chen says Chilean fruit exporters care too much about volume

December 27 , 2013

Uruguayan citrus wrap

A recent Uruguayan report sheds light on the citrus industry's trajectory of recent years.

December 27 , 2013

Pest prompts new requirements for Chilean blueberries

Lobesia botrana detections mean Chilean blueberries bound for the U.S. will now undergo fumigation.

December 27 , 2013

British study gives weight to "An apple a day" saying

A study has found more fruit consumption could prevent 8,500 deaths from stroke and heart disease in the U.K.

December 27 , 2013