Chile raises fruit export estimate

As Chile's first grape exports take off today, ASOEX has released a total fruit shipment estimate that is higher than previous government calculations.

December 11 , 2013

U.K. seasonal migrant scheme removal could bring "devastating impact"

England's National Farmers’ Union says removing an historic migrant worker scheme will stifle growth for the sector.

December 11 , 2013

U.S.: Paramount Citrus ups the ante in citrus marketing

Paramount Citrus has received strong responses to its Wonderful Halos mandarin campaign which it claims is unprecedented for the category.

December 09 , 2013

Camposol exec outlines ambitious blueberry plans

Camposol chief commercial officer Jose Antonio Gomez details what lies behind ambitions to build Peru's biggest agri-project, in blueberries.

December 09 , 2013

U.S.: Limoneira sells off US$8.3M in properties

Limoneira's latest land sale is not far off the amount paid for a recent agricultural land expansion in Tulare County.

December 05 , 2013

"Blood avocado" story appears in Mexican press

A Vocativ.com story alleging drug cartel involvement in the Mexican avocado trade has gone viral.

December 02 , 2013

U.S. suspends avocado imports from Mexican town

Safety is the main driver behind a USDA decision to temporarily halt avocado imports from a town in northern Mexico.

November 28 , 2013

European authorities tackle new pest in Italy

The European Food Safety Authority is taking steps to handle the first field outbreak of Pierce's disease in the European Union.

November 27 , 2013

California-China citrus agreement nears final stages

After losing market access in April, California citrus may once again be welcome in China.