U.S. to open market for fresh Peruvian pomegranates, figs

U.S. and Peruvian authorities have struck a deal to open exports for two premium produce export goods.

June 16 , 2016

Unifrutti of America changes name

The Philadelphia-based fresh produce importer and distributor has changed its name to Tastyfrutti International.

June 16 , 2016

Dutch customs uncover 4MT of cocaine in Costa Rican pineapple shipment

The Netherlands has recorded the second-largest drug bust in its history, with a street value of €140 million.

June 15 , 2016

Russian ban may extend to West Africa

Russia's food safety watchdog has earmarked nine West African countries as in line for produce import restrictions.

June 14 , 2016

South Africa: More citrus sent to Europe this season

All major destinations except Russia have received more South African citrus to date, but the largest increase has come from its cornerstone market of Europe.

June 13 , 2016

Could natural Aussie tech change the avocado processing game?

Naturo has received worldwide interest for a new breed of avocado processing machines that promise long shelf life, no additives and no noticeable difference in flavor.

June 10 , 2016

Israeli pitahaya grower aims to emulate mango success story

With the U.S. market having recently opened for Israeli dragon fruit, one grower says demand is outstripping supply by 'three or four times'.

June 09 , 2016

Mexico revokes anti-dumping fees on U.S. apple imports

The decision by Mexico's Secretary of the Economy means all provisional fees must be returned.

June 07 , 2016

Mexico: Jalisco facility a "harbinger" of avocado growth for Calavo

Calavo Growers CEO Lee E. Cole has commented on plans for Jalisco-origin avocado sales in today's record quarterly results announcement.

June 06 , 2016

PPK: A snapshot of Peru's next president

Who is Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, and what would his presidency mean for one of the world's fastest emerging produce export nations?

June 06 , 2016