U.S. apple exporters hit with fees in Mexico

As anti-dumping investigations continue, the Mexican Government has ordered provisional duty payments from some of the biggest names in the U.S. apple industry.

January 06 , 2016

U.S. Colombian orange import permit suspension 'no inconvenience'

Orange and lime exporter Lorenzo Pico gives the Colombian perspective on a recent APHIS decision.

January 06 , 2016

South Africa awaits U.S. AGOA negotiation results

South Africa is now in "extra time" as negotiations continue with the U.S. to try and maintain duty relief for exports, including many fruit crops.

January 06 , 2016

Colombia conducts mock Panama Disease TR4 drill

Panama Disease Tropical Race IV has not yet been reported in Colombia, but growers and authorities in the northern department of Magdalena are getting prepared nonetheless.

January 05 , 2016

U.S. decision gives organic growers choice in commodity programs

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has applauded a USDA decision that will allow organic producers to opt out of conventional commodity check-off programs.

January 04 , 2016

Chilean grower sees kale potential

Kale has been gaining lots of ground in the U.S. over recent years, and now a farmer in Chile has started up his own production to supply the domestic market.

January 04 , 2016

New tariff cuts kick in for Aussie ag exports to South Korea

A wide range of Australian crops are expected to benefit from a new round of Korean tariff cuts, including grapes, nuts and Brussels sprouts.

December 31 , 2015

El Niño shows no signs of waning, says NASA

NASA satellite images show a "striking resemblance" to the El Niño of 1997-98, with the weather phenomenon expected to bear down on the U.S. and possibly provide drought relief to California.

December 30 , 2015

Year 2015 in Review - Second Half

Going into 2016, how can the produce sector be more inclusive with the broader population?

December 29 , 2015

Argentine blueberry exports slide 10% in "unusual" season

The head of The Argentinean Blueberry Committee believes the industry could gain access to the Chinese market in 2016.

December 24 , 2015