U.S.: 'Severe' competition hurting Florida tropical fruit growers

With 13 major crops growing commercially, Florida's tropical fruit industry could be in for a USDA grant later this week to help target Spanish-speakers.

July 08 , 2015

U.S.: California expands quarantine area for Asian citrus psyllid

An insect that can potentially host HLB disease has been detected in the city of San Jose in California.

July 08 , 2015

U.S.: Oppy kicks off Oceanside Pole vine-ripe tomato deal

West Coast Tomato Growers is producing its signature Sweet-10 tomato variety this season, along with a new cultivar that has been trialed for the last four years.

July 08 , 2015

China: Golden Wing Mau moves Shenzhen HQ

Golden Wing Mau could become a "10 billion RMB" company in the coming years, according to its GM Zhang Jian.

July 08 , 2015

Egypt: Exchange rates push up import prices during Ramadan

Central bank policy has combined with a lower currency value to make produce imports more expensive in Egypt this year.

July 08 , 2015

Mixed early season results for Turkish stonefruit exports

Amid a glut of fruit, statistics show European countries slashed their imports of early season Turkish stonefruit this year.

July 07 , 2015

Indonesia recognizes California as fruit fly-free

The head of California's citrus grower body says there is potential opportunity in the Indonesian market, but its 'wish list has to be reasonable'.

July 07 , 2015

Argentina: Customs workers announce three days of strikes

With 200 million apples said to be rotting on trees in Rio Negro, a customs strike could exacerbate an already difficult campaign.

July 07 , 2015

China: Hainan to focus on high-value crops

Tropical crops will receive investment as part of a new local government plan on the southern Chinese island of Hainan.

July 07 , 2015

Russia blocks Egyptian table grape shipment

Russian authorities have detected Medfly in an Egyptian grape consignment exported to the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

July 06 , 2015