Costa Rican govt to compensate banana spraying victims

Almost 12,000 former banana workers and relatives affected by the chemical DBCP are in line to receive compensation from the Costa Rican government.

October 10 , 2014

Ecuador to help ease U.S. mango shortage

Despite reduced Latin American mango production, Kingston Fresh will import more Ecuadorian fruit this season.

October 10 , 2014

Chilean exporters set to enjoy favorable exchange rate for U.S. market

A favorable exchange rate will likely help the Chilean produce industry in the summer season.

October 09 , 2014

Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited to replace HAL

After a lengthy process Australia's new levy-backed horticultural industry body has been formed.

October 08 , 2014

U.S.: mushroom grower expands to cope with rising demand

Mushroom company To-Jo has boosted a range of its facilities as new industry marketing concepts help increase sales.

October 07 , 2014

Chile: geothermal greenhouse produces positive results

An initiative in Chile to use geothermal energy in a greenhouse could increase crop yield by 40% annually.

September 24 , 2014

Russia blocks more unauthorized produce shipments

Russia has returned tomato and potato consignments to Belarus as no countries of origin were given.

September 24 , 2014

Mexico and China agree to berry export protocols

China and Mexico have reached an agreement for berry exports, with protocols set to be signed by November.

September 23 , 2014

China publishes new produce import approval list

Washington apples and Israeli citrus are just two of several new fresh fruit items listed by China's AQSIQ as approved for import.

September 23 , 2014

Turkish fig season gets underway

Univeg is preparing to receive around 50 truckloads of Black Bursas from the world's biggest fig exporter.

September 23 , 2014