Spain: growth in Almería pushes fresh exports

Despite a false E.coli link in 2011, Spanish vegetables show strong volume growth.

July 02 , 2013

Costa Rican banana strike comes to an end

A 23-day strike against a Del Monte subsidiary in Costa Rica has come to an end as fired workers undergo reconsideration.

July 02 , 2013

Mexico focuses on food safety to keep up avocado exports

Mexico wants to keep its avocado sales growing in even the most demanding of markets, like Japan.

July 01 , 2013

Salad bars in schools bring "empowerment" to U.S. kids

In the first of a two-part series on produce for kids, we track the Let's Move! Salad Bars 2 Schools campaign that has taken the U.S. by storm.

July 01 , 2013

Nematodes an important challenge for Peruvian grapes, says USDA

While Peru's grape exports have "skyrocketed' in recent years, the country needs to overcome nematode problems.

June 28 , 2013

U.S. Senate approves immigration, ag. labor reform

The approved U.S. Senate bill would reform the agriculture guest worker program and provide a legal path for workers.

June 28 , 2013

The Hass Horn: July-August 2013 North American avocado supply outlook

Avi Crane gives a rundown of upcoming avocado supply dynamics between the U.S., Mexico, Peru and Chile.

June 28 , 2013

U.S. importer expects several organic breakthroughs

From Peruvian satsumas to Mexican coconuts, Purity Organic has a range of new products due for U.S. arrival.

June 27 , 2013

APHIS urges public comment on import consolidation proposal

A new APHIS proposal plans to consolidate plant import rules, requiring permit holders to have a U.S. residence.

June 27 , 2013

Opinion: Chile must protect perishable exports from strikes

Fedefruta president Cristián Allendes argues for a law to protect fruit exporters and food security from strikes.

June 27 , 2013