SIPPO to lead buyer mission at Expoalimentaria Peru

A Swiss Government-backed import promotion program will be bringing buyers to Peru in August.

June 03 , 2014

Honduras ranks as most productive country for Chiquita

Chiquita chiefs have reportedly sought further investment in Honduras due to its impressive production volumes.

June 03 , 2014

U.S.: Calavo profits triple in Q2

Avocados continue to be a safe bet on Wall Street, with Calavo shares rising 6.78% on a recent results announcement.

June 02 , 2014

Colombian scientists enhance yellow dragonfruit regeneration

Colombian scientists now have a yellow dragonfruit genotype from which they plan to improve production methods.

June 02 , 2014

Australia: HAL moves forward with grower ownership plan

Australia's HAL says its members have agreed to transition away from its peak Industry body structure.

June 02 , 2014

U.S.: strong outlook for avocado company as it builds new plant

Mission Produce will double the level of employment in a new California avocado packhouse.

June 02 , 2014

Chile's walnuts crack foreign markets

Strong markets and hard work from the industry led to soaring Chilean walnut exports for 2013-14.

May 30 , 2014

Indigenous Mexican farmers join forces to conquer markets

Two grower groups have united in central Mexico to boost collective sales with an aim to achieve export status.

May 30 , 2014

Chile: information platform aims for early ag disease prediction

With support from a Silicon Valley company and the Chilean Government, three young entrepreneurs have created a device for real time orchard monitoring with the goal of mitigating plant disease effects.

May 30 , 2014

Mozambique Panama Disease talks to yield containment report

A continental action plan is currently being drafted for Africa to address the potential spread of Panama Disease TR4.

May 30 , 2014