Peru set to export larger mangoes and citrus from all regions to U.S.

Four years of work from Peru to ease U.S. import restrictions on mangoes, citrus and peppers are reportedly about to pay off.

April 08 , 2015

Chile: Irrigation still off-line for Atacama growers

Weeks of production compromised and 6,000 horticultural laborers potentially out of work; this is the damage left by flooding in a normally very dry part of Chile.

April 07 , 2015

U.S.: New president for Dole Food Company

Dole has announced its president C. Michael Carter will be retiring, and has looked internally for his replacement.

April 07 , 2015

Chilean pomegranate production 'lower and earlier'

A Chilean pomegranate processor believes the industry could grow 'six or seven-fold' in the U.S.

April 07 , 2015

Peru allows imports of Chilean walnut plants

Could Peru bank on yet another horticultural crop that has proven successful for its southern neighbor?

April 07 , 2015

Two executives to leave Chiquita Brands International

Chiquita's interim CEO Brian W. Kocher has left the company, and vice president Joseph B. Johnson will be on his way out soon.

April 07 , 2015

China: AQSIQ puts quarantine controls on entire region in Chile

China will now require cold treatment for fruit exported from a key Chilean grape-growing region.

April 07 , 2015

China: Branding is more than just a logo, Zespri rep tells Shanghai forum

During PMA Fresh Connections: China, leaders from some of the most iconic names in produce discussed the building blocks behind good branding.

April 07 , 2015

Japanese giant strawberry growers enjoy soaring demand

In Japan 243 strawberries varieties have been registered, with 50 news ones since 2011.

April 06 , 2015

U.S.: EPA 'unlikely' to approve new neonicotinoid pesticide uses

The Environmental Protection Agency says it's concerned about some pesticides' effects on bee populations.

April 06 , 2015