U.S.: Limoneira expands into Argentina

The California-based grower-distributor is capitalizing on U.S. market access for Argentine lemons through a cooperative agreement with some of the country's leading players.

April 10 , 2018

Giving fake wasabi the chop: A production snapshot outside Japan

From North America to the U.K. we speak with growers putting authentic wasabi rhizomes on the map in restaurants, wholesale markets, retail and even phytomedical supplements and cosmetics.

April 09 , 2018

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