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Central America's coffee rust crisis

PROMECAFE and IICA have built an integrated plan to take on the serious problem of coffee rust.
July 17 , 2013

U.S. walnuts accepted for import in India

India will now accept walnuts from the United States that first undergo methyl bromide fumigation.
July 17 , 2013

Kenyan avocados struggle under pressure from Peru

Avocado suppliers from Kenya face a tough challenge in Europe from the large and often favored Peruvian supply.
July 15 , 2013

U.S.: proposal made for arsenic levels in apple juice

The United States Department of Agriculture seeks to set an industry standard for arsenic levels in apple juice.
July 15 , 2013

U.S.: new wild strawberry found in Oregon

The newly discovered Cascade strawberry could offer breeding and marketing potential.
July 15 , 2013

Export complications for Ecuador's banana industry

Ecuador's Eduardo Ledesma explains how customs changes and climate have hurt banana exports.
July 15 , 2013

Mexico reports boom year for avocado exports

Mexico broke its avocado export record to the United States during the last production season.
July 12 , 2013

Researchers test Chilean strawberries for market potential

Native Chilean strawberries stand out for their unique color but production still poses a challenge for the fruit.
July 12 , 2013

Australia investigates possible fruit dumping from South Africa, Italy

South African and Italian produce will be the first under investigation by Australia's new Anti-Dumping Commission.
July 12 , 2013

U.S.: improvements reported for plant protection system

Processing speed of plant protection applications in the U.S. is expected to more than double the 10-year average.
July 12 , 2013