Countries

Beetles intercepted in Peruvian grape shipment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials recently tackled a pest threat found in a shipment of Peruvian grapes.
December 30 , 2013

Chile develops new solution for table grape estimation

Chilean researchers hope a "pregnancy test for grapes" will take off in the world of yield estimation.
December 30 , 2013

Chilean fruit lacks branding, says Rabobank Asia rep

Rabobank Asia's Paul Chen says Chilean fruit exporters care too much about volume
December 27 , 2013

Uruguayan citrus wrap

A recent Uruguayan report sheds light on the citrus industry's trajectory of recent years.
December 27 , 2013

British study gives weight to "An apple a day" saying

A study has found more fruit consumption could prevent 8,500 deaths from stroke and heart disease in the U.K.
December 27 , 2013

U.S.: Peruvian pilot program off to strong start for PortMiami

PortMiami has given a rough volume estimate for Peruvian fruit imports this year and beyond.
December 27 , 2013

Chile: stevedores launch "warning" strike in San Antonio

There were expectations yesterday that a San Antonio stevedore strike would be resolved quickly.
December 20 , 2013

Opinion: sustainable water supplies mean life or death for fruit industry

Susan Harris discusses a New Zealand project to check water supplies and water futures by smartphone.
December 20 , 2013

Honduras decision puts Rainforest Alliance impartiality "in doubt"

José Obregón explains the union issue behind the revokement of a Chiquita Brands suppliers' certification.
December 20 , 2013

NZ ozone technology takes off for apple treatment

In its early stages of development, ozone technology has shown some advantages over chemical-based apple wash.
December 20 , 2013