'Kudos to the USDA', says California Citrus Mutual on China protocol

California has reached a supplementary protocol to regain access to the Chinese citrus market, but approval will depend on a technical visit that will likely take place in June.

May 09 , 2014

U.S.: Chiquita results fall short of expectations in Q1

Chiquita Brands has cited drought in supply regions and winter storms in the north as behind a net loss for the first quarter.

May 09 , 2014

California grapes could have another record year

Improvements in production strategies have helped protect California table grapes from drought conditions.

May 09 , 2014

Eating organic for a week cuts pesticide exposure, Aussie study finds

Australian researchers have conducted a comparison in pesticide exposure rates between adults with conventional and organic diets.

May 08 , 2014

Europe: cocaine and cigarettes found in two fruit-related seizures

One of the biggest ever drug seizures in a European Union port has taken place, found in a consignment of Costa Rican pineapples.

May 08 , 2014

U.S.: root damage 'greatly underestimated' in citrus greening cases

Once HLB appears on plant leaves, the disease has already caused extensive losses to the root system.

May 08 , 2014

Chile to form national table grape committee

The wheels are in motion to form a national committee for growers and exporters of Chile's most-shipped fruit.

May 06 , 2014

More oranges means more juice for Brazilian citrus industry

Improved productivity should bring up Brazilian citrus volume this year, particularly for juice.

May 05 , 2014

Pakistan's mango exports in hot water

Babar Durrani discusses steps for Pakistan to avoid the fate of India, which has lost access to the EU mango market.

May 05 , 2014

All eyes on Indian retail

Retail experts give the lowdown on underlying cultural and economic factors behind India's supermarket boom.

May 05 , 2014