Colombian trucker strike comes to an end

After 45 days, a resolution has been found to a strike that has set back trading for fruit growers in the Colombian interior.

July 22 , 2016

Canadian market to reopen for Italian table grapes

The deal marks a breakthrough after more than five years of blocked access.

July 22 , 2016

Machinery hiccup hits Colombian pitahaya exports to Korea, Japan

Despite an FTA coming into effect between Colombia and South Korea, a machinery deconfiguration has put Asoppitaya's dragon fruit exports to the country and Japan on hold along with U.S. negotiations.

July 21 , 2016

U.K.: Tesco to stock world's hottest chilli pepper

A cursory YouTube search for the Carolina Reaper chilli pepper is a curious exercise in Schadenfreude, but clearly the demand is there for this extremely spicy food item.

July 20 , 2016

NZ: Zespri responds to Chinese trade war speculation

New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri says sales are on track to making China its number one market this year.

July 20 , 2016

Seedless mandarins to become market standard in Australia, says Freshmax exec

Freshmax Australia has an expansive easy peeler planting program with some distinctive new varieties now coming into production.

July 19 , 2016

U.S.: GMO labeling bill passes Congress

Western Growers CEO Tom Nassif says the passage will allow the industry to better educate consumers about the benefits of genetically modified food.

July 14 , 2016

"Geometric growth" ahead for Opal apples

Opal apples have figuratively glittered in sensory testing for a long time in the U.S., but only now is supply starting to take off in a big way.

July 14 , 2016

Dutch greenhouse consortium harnesses geothermal energy

A Dutch greenhouse grower hopes the use of a renewable energy source will not only provide savings in the future but will make his business more sustainable.

July 13 , 2016

Canada: High blueberry quality offset by early season, excess competition

Canada Day marked the first ever shipment of fresh BC blueberries to South Korea, but timing has thrown of the season somewhat both abroad and in North America.

July 12 , 2016