Countries

China facing widespread cherry shortage, says importer

Two Chinese experts explain the factors behind this year's "viral" cherry sales campaign.
January 29 , 2014

U.S.: Agricultural Act of 2014 gains support from specialty crop group

A proposed report entails a 55% investment increase in specialty crop-related initiatives and programs.
January 29 , 2014

Chilean exporters threaten legal action over port strikes

"We are very, very angry. Chile does not deserve this," says Fedefruta president Cristián Allendes.
January 28 , 2014

British GM purple tomatoes take off in Canada

A Canadian company expects strong regulatory prospects with a U.K.-developed GM purple tomato.
January 28 , 2014

U.S.: Brandt's Fruit Trees gains global license for Aussie apple cultivar

A new early cultivar licensing deal has the potential to be a game-changer for the Pink Lady industry.
January 28 , 2014

Brazil: Sao Paulo boasts HLB success story

In the face of a devastating citrus disease, Brazil's top production state has fought back with vigor.
January 28 , 2014

U.S.: New Jersey facility anticipates Peruvian fruit arrivals

Mission Produce's expanded New Jersey facility comes in response to produce trade growth from Peru.
January 28 , 2014

Public-private partnership to raise export profile of seven Colombian crops

Colombia has highly ambitious goals for export leadership in the future for strawberries and papayas.
January 27 , 2014

Brazil boasts new cherry tomato variety

Brazil's new cherry tomato variety has been described as one of the tastiest available.
January 27 , 2014

Egyptian strawberries bound for U.S. East Coast

Egypt's leading produce exporter is trialing several new products in diverse markets, from the U.S. to Russia.
January 27 , 2014