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Florida's tomato trade threats 'dangerous' for U.S., Mexican economies

Mexican tomato proponents have spoken frankly about the impacts Florida's protectionism could have on quality.
July 30 , 2012

Aussie citrus industry divided over U.S. export deregulation

Australian citrus exporters are torn about what taking away DNE's U.S. import monopoly could mean.
July 25 , 2012

U.K. retailer pilots color-code boxes for avocado sales

A traffic light system for denoting avocado ripeness is being tested by a major U.K. supermarket chain.
July 25 , 2012

Banana emergency measures now underway in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian government's new banana purchasing scheme and fumigation program have kicked off.
July 24 , 2012

New GM banana could help tackle Uganda's nutrition challenges

A new banana with high vitamin A levels could be available in Uganda within the next five years.
July 24 , 2012

Challenging full season U.S. debut for Peruvian avocados

The industry is hopeful Peru can convert U.S. consumers to its large avocados.
July 23 , 2012

South African citrus growers experience rollercoaster season

The South African citrus season has been full of surprises this year.
July 23 , 2012

U.S.: Dole revenue falls 25% in H1

Sales fell in the first half for Dole due to lower banana prices, but the company is still pleased with the result.
July 19 , 2012

U.S. exporting first fresh blueberries to South Korea

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council's Mark Villata discusses opportunities in South Korea.
July 19 , 2012

Fire destroys Mexican packinghouse

An electical fire has burned down an avocado packinghouse in the northern Mexican state of Michoacán.
July 17 , 2012