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The Hass Horn: the impacts of Mexican weather on U.S. avocado supply

Avocado expert Avi Crane discusses a "rain market" that surpasses anything experienced by the industry in the past.
September 26 , 2013

Uruguay prepares first U.S.-bound citrus shipments

Uruguay is set to send its first orange shipments to the U.S. during the first half of October.
September 24 , 2013

Chile: ASOEX releases frost briefing

Chilean fruit experts are currently evaluating the impacts of frosts on a variety of key export crops.
September 24 , 2013

Asian Long-horned Beetle found in Canada

Just five months after it was declared as eradicated, an Asian Long-horned beetle has reared its head on an industrial site in Ontario.
September 20 , 2013

Growth continues for Peruvian grapes despite roadblocks

Peru's Alvaro Diaz hopes anti-dumping investigations against China don't hurt a booming grape trade.
September 20 , 2013

Australian mango exporters gain U.S. access

Australian mango growers have been given a pleasant surprise as the season gets underway, with the approval of U.S. market access.
September 19 , 2013

Ethylene-absorbing pads slated as tool to improve fruit shelf life

Sirane Food Packaging said its ethylene absorbency technology can extend berry shelf life.
September 19 , 2013

Bacteria and fungi give boost to fruit tree development

Mexican researchers have found certain fungi and bacteria to speed up fruit tree maturity by up to 40%.
September 19 , 2013

Ecuador suspends banana levy

An Ecuadorian fruit industry representative says the removal of a banana tax will help restore competitiveness to the sector.
September 17 , 2013

Philippine bananas hit U.S. shores

The Philippines laid its claim as the first Asian banana supplier to the U.S. mainland.
September 17 , 2013