Peru waits on Brazilian citrus access

Peruvian authorities expect to reach a mandarin export agreement with Brazil by April.

January 31 , 2014

Dole announces Mozambique partnership

Dole Fresh Fruit Europe has gained distribution rights for a Mozambique banana company.

January 30 , 2014

U.S.: House moves forward on long-awaited Farm Bill

A revised U.S. Farm Bill would cut spending on food stamps and increase allocations to horticulture.

January 30 , 2014

Australian orange industry hits export high

Hong Kong overtook Japan as the leading buyer of Aussie oranges in 2012-13.

January 30 , 2014

U.S.: Colorado cantaloupe farmers sentenced for listeria outbreak

Remorse and cooperation eased sentencing for Colorado cantaloupe farmers over a deadly listeria outbreak.

January 30 , 2014

Chile: San Antonio port workers get back on the job

With Chile's strikes at least hopefully suspended until May, we reveal the country's fruit exports this month in numbers.

January 29 , 2014

Dominican Republic govt aims to double fruit exports

The Dominican Republic government hopes to foster export industries for exotic fruits like guavas and starfruit.

January 29 , 2014

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