U.S.: PMA presents 200-page document to FDA over food safety regulations

The PMA has called for the Food and Drug Administration to avoid creating confusion over two rules under the FSMA.

November 18 , 2013

Chilean cherry industry continues Chinese focus

The Chilean cherry industry expects a slight rise in exports to China this year, despite the effects of frosts.

November 18 , 2013

Dried pineapples offer new niche for South African exporter

South Africa's Novapine has transformed its fresh pineapple business through dried fruit exports.

November 18 , 2013

Argentina expects new pome fruit protocol with China

The Argentine pome fruit industry hopes a new protocol will finally open up access to the Chinese market.

November 15 , 2013

Brazil: Bayer CropScience and Fundecitrus team up on HLB

The "Citrus Unidos" plan provides a US$4 million investment to fight citrus greening in Brazil.

November 15 , 2013

Brazilian govt expects strong value rise for crops in 2013

Oranges, bananas and tomatoes are set to help support a strong rise in Brazilian crop income next year.

November 15 , 2013

Opinion: building the Pacific Rim's produce powerhouse

PMA Australia-New Zealand's Michael Worthington urges Pacific Rim produce industry players to connect in Auckland's Fresh Connections in June.

November 14 , 2013

Produce polyphenols strengthen gut health, NZ study shows

Scientists have found that once broken down in the colon, polyphenols produce molecules that are beneficial for the digestive system.

November 14 , 2013

Mexico nears watermelon harvest, export season

Mexico's Colima state will begin its watermelon harvest next month and provide fruit through May.

November 14 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 45 - 2013

South American table grape volume began to pick up on international markets in week 45.

November 13 , 2013