First-ever vegetable crop harvested in Antarctic greenhouse

Expectations are that around four to five kilograms of fresh vegetables will eventually be harvested per week.

April 06 , 2018

U.S. relaxes Chilean lemon import rules

At present the fruit can only be imported once it has an approved methyl bromide treatment.

April 05 , 2018

Chinese tariffs to put U.S. cherry export growth under strain

After growing exports to China more than four-fold since 2013, through an emphasis on quality fruit the U.S. cherry industry is determined not to become collateral damage in the U.S.-China trade dispute.

April 05 , 2018

Peruvian mango exports could break record this season, says industry rep

The claim comes despite a huge drop in shipments to the U.S. market this season.

April 05 , 2018

China: New agency to undertake AQSIQ's role

China’s highest legislative body, the National People’s Congress, has approved a sweeping government restructuring plan that will affect the phytosanitary watchdog.

April 04 , 2018

South Africa expects record avocado exports in 2018

Subtrop attributed the rise to better growing conditions, an 'on-year' and new plantings coming into production.

April 04 , 2018

U.S.: PEAKfresh produce bags used by NASA

The bags are being used by NASA to store fruit and vegetables for International Space Station astronauts.

April 04 , 2018

U.S.: "Exorbitant" tariff increase will directly impact California citrus producers, says CCM

"Now Chinese consumers and California citrus producers are innocent parties to a trade debate."

April 03 , 2018

Hortifrut earnings surged higher in 2017

While lower volumes prompted a decline in sales, the Chile-based multinational notched a significant uptick in earnings last year.

April 03 , 2018

U.S. presses South Korea over fruit import restrictions

While it has been five years since the KORUS FTA came into effect, the USTR has highlighted significant issues with market access in South Korea for different U.S. fruit crops.

April 03 , 2018