U.S.: demand to drive greater Indian mango imports

If projections come to fruition, U.S. importers can expect a lot more Indian mangoes this season.

May 19 , 2014

Argentina: Senasa confirms lemon dispatch delay

Rains in northern Argentina have brought greater citrus black spot risks, but authorities have so far not seen any quarantine problems in export fruit.

May 19 , 2014

Mexico's evolving consumer preferences in focus at PMA event

As the Mexican economy becomes more independent of the U.S., growers will need to take more note of local consumption trends, including a greater focus on organics and healthier diets.

May 19 , 2014

'Let's move to the 21st century' on traceability, says Walmart Mexico rep

Industry leaders discussed the importance of PLU and DataBar technology at Fresh Connections: Mexico last week.

May 19 , 2014

Infrastructure and human capital key in avoiding produce losses

A lack of staff training is making cold chains "deficient" in the eyes of GCCA Guatemala director Debbie Corado.

May 17 , 2014

EU denies changes to Indian mango ban timeline

An EU spokesperson has contradicted an Indian press report that the controversial mango ban has been lifted.

May 16 , 2014

Australia: first grape shipments hit the South Korean market

Barnaby Joyce has hailed Australia's first table grape exports to South Korea as an 'exciting milestone'.

May 16 , 2014

U.S.: fruit flies display jet-like flight agility

Despite their incredibly small brains, fruit flies can maneuver with the speed of an advanced aircraft.

May 16 , 2014

Fruit and vegetables lead U.S. organic sector's sales surge

The U.S. organic market has hit new heights, reaching US$35.1 billion in sales last year.

May 15 , 2014

U.K. mango importer urges 'no more knee-jerk reactions' to pest threats

Ripe Now's Lewey Hook is focusing more efforts on West African mangoes now that India-sourced trials have had to be put on hold.

May 15 , 2014