Colombian avocado grower invests in new land, bee hives to boost production

Quindio-based Agua Hass has several new projects at play to ramp up its production, including a move into organics, crop conversion and an avocado flower-based honey initiative.

August 03 , 2017

U.S.: Trump backs plan for points-based immigration system

The RAISE Act would favor those who can speak English and "demonstrate skills that will contribute" to the economy.

August 02 , 2017

HLB detected in northern Argentina

The detection was 48 miles from the border of the USDA's approved zone for lemon imports from the South American country.

August 02 , 2017

"Taste Australia" brand launched to drive projected surge in exports

The federal government says the country's horticulture industry is embarking on the biggest trade drive in its history.

July 31 , 2017

Australia: From waste bananas to flour, cosmetics and resistant starch

"What we had discovered by accident was that we had found the richest source of resistant starch (RS) on earth," said a Queensland farmer.

July 31 , 2017

Pistachio sales approaching almonds in snacking, says Wonderful exec

Wonderful Pistachios has shelled out big to achieve increased brand recognition and record market share in the category.

July 28 , 2017

California: Citrus greening found in Riverside County

“The discovery of this disease means all citrus trees are at risk," said the county's Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer Ruben Arroyo.

July 27 , 2017

Ecuador's pineapple export renewal

The industry has recovered since the 2008 crisis but its export destination portfolio is now markedly different.

July 27 , 2017

How much fresh produce has Russia destroyed under import ban?

The latest figures released by Russia's consumer watchdog may shock you.

July 26 , 2017

Chinese inspectors to visit Colombian avocado orchards

ICA expects Chinese inspectors to visit in September with the goal of setting import requirements and risk assessments for eventual market access.