U.S. NAFTA withdrawal would be 'disastrous', says Mexican avocado rep

APEAM's Ramon Paz hopes the incoming president will be 'objective and rational', and believes any restrictions on the avocado trade would drive up prices for U.S. consumers.

November 15 , 2016

Could dried dragon fruit tap healthy snack trend?

Following successful trials to the U.S. last year, a Colombian company is launching its own brand for dried exotic fruit snacks.

November 14 , 2016

South Africa forecasts rise in table grape volumes

SATI has forecast volumes to grow by 5-9% year-on-year thanks to 'an expected return to normal berry and bunch development' and increasing hectares of new cultivars.

November 11 , 2016

U.S.: Equitable Food Initiative ‘not just another certification’

Early adopters have found the one-stop shop scheme isn’t just helping with compliance but also raising productivity through its leadership team approach at the production level.

November 11 , 2016

Australian nectarine exporters upbeat about China as season kicks off

The head of Summerfruit Australia estimates a fifth of national nectarine production could be sent to China this season if everything goes well.

November 10 , 2016

U.S.: United Fresh congratulates President-Elect Donald Trump

Produce industry advocacy group United Fresh has welcomed the opportunity to work with the country's newly elected leaders on key issues affecting the sector, including food safety and immigration reform.

November 09 , 2016

Chile: Agriculture and Livestock Service strike expected next week

SAG officials claim budget cuts forced them to use the organization's own money to fund this year's anti-fruit fly campaign, which has weakened its fiscal situation.

November 09 , 2016

Marketing to Generation Z: a how-to guide from APS2016

If you try too hard to be cool in your marketing, Generation Z will quickly become Generation zzzzz for you.

November 09 , 2016

Touring the world's leading port for fruit and veggie imports

Whether it be in a room loaded with Brazilian grapes, Ecuadorian bananas or Canary Islands-grown tomatoes, the Agro Merchants Group's quayside facility in the Port of Rotterdam is reverberating with activity.

November 08 , 2016

U.S.: Strong start for Californian kiwifruit season

Nick Matteis says California kiwifruit growers are enjoying "good prices, a good crop, good quality, and good volume."

November 07 , 2016