South African avocado exports around the corner

Subtrop's Derek Donkin takes a look at the competitive issues surrounding the upcoming avocado season.

March 13 , 2014

Colombian authorities intercept citrus pest in U.S., Spanish shipments

Colombia has rejected four shipments of citrus fruit from abroad due to the discovery of red scale.

March 13 , 2014

U.S. produce aisles experience volume and sales growth

The latest data released by United Fresh indicates growth across all major retail fruit categories in the U.S.

March 13 , 2014

Market Pulse Week 10 - 2014

Argentine pear supply affected sales of Chilean pears in the U.S. during week 10.

March 12 , 2014

U.K. asparagus to hit shelves earlier in 2014

A combination of mild weather and improved growing techniques will give the U.K. a wider asparagus window.

March 12 , 2014

Staying competitive is key for Australia's native nut

The Australian macadamia nut industry is aggressively pushing for higher yields and new markets.

March 12 , 2014

Philippine govt makes banana grower insurance payment

The Philippines' Agriculture Secretary has pledged to prioritize crop insurance programs in 2015.

March 12 , 2014

Dutch growers gear up for China-bound pear exports

Frugi Venta's Inge Ribbens looks at a range of market opening negotiations in the works.

March 11 , 2014

U.S.: Appeals Court throws out Dole pesticide case

A group of Nicaraguans claiming pesticide damages from Dole has had its case dropped by a California court.

March 11 , 2014

Chiquita-Fyffes merger a "dramatic acceleration" for banana value

Ed Lonergan and David McCann get into the nuts and bolts of a monumental deal announced yesterday.

March 11 , 2014