Chile: Strike lifted in Valparaiso

Fruit industry leaders have congratulated port operators and workers in Valparaiso for finding a prompt resolution to a cargo dispute.

March 17 , 2015

India: Gigantic hail stones ravage grape crops

"Farmers have never really seen anything like the size of the hail stones," says an Indian grape industry leader.

March 17 , 2015

Chile: ASOEX calls for govt action to end Valparaiso port strike

A Chilean strike puts fruit shipments at risk of missing thresholds for the U.S. Marketing Order.

March 17 , 2015

Australia: Panama Disease TR4 confirmed in Queensland

The head of the Australian Banana Growers' Council says although the detection of Panama Disease Tropical Race 4 is a 'substantial challenge', he is confident it's one the industry can successfully meet.

March 16 , 2015

Nadorcott case against Tango just a delay tactic, says Eurosemillas

Spanish growers have been undeterred by calls not to plant the seedless Tango mandarin variety, with demand outstripping supply.

March 16 , 2015

Costa Rica recognizes first carbon neutral banana farm

A Costa Rican banana farm hopes its eco-friendly practices will serve as an example to the industry.

March 16 , 2015

Medina sees "big future" for Peruvian avocados in China, Japan

Peru's ProHass president expects some 5,000MT of avocados will be shipped to two new Asian markets this season.

March 16 , 2015

Honduras: Finca Tropical responds to anti-union allegations

A banana supplier to Chiquita has defended its labor record following recent criticisms from FESTAGRO.

March 16 , 2015

Chinese greenhouse cherries cash in on early market

Greenhouse production means small volumes of fresh Chinese cherries, blueberries and nectarines are already hitting the market.

March 13 , 2015

Australia: FAO rep optimistic despite TR4 doom and gloom

A plant disease expert believes Queensland will be able to contain the suspected case of TR4.

March 13 , 2015