Spain: Lechuvitas take innovation stage at Fruit Attraction

With a bit of water in a white carton so lettuce can keep growing, Primaflor's 'Lechuvitas' product was on show in Madrid for Fruit Attraction.

November 05 , 2015

U.S.: Proposed chlorpyrifos ban would hurt produce growers, says CFFA

Barry Bedwell says the EPA's proposed ban of a common insecticide is part of a growing trend to limit chemical use due to 'selective and largely inaccurate' information.

November 04 , 2015

Ocean Spray tests fresh cranberry shipments from Chile to U.S.

Ocean Spray representatives speak about establishing production in Chile, current industry challenges and promotional activities in China.

November 03 , 2015

U.S.: Sun Pacific to step up domestic Vintage Sweet orange program

Sun Pacific's president speaks about plans to inject excitement into the Navel category and the successful partnership with McDonald's involving Cutie-branded mandarins.

November 02 , 2015

Mexico: Colima papaya growers report losses as high as 80%

Photos from Mexico's papaya industry association show destruction across large areas of farmland, as the damage from a recent hurricane continues to be evaluated.

October 30 , 2015

Brazil launches national fruit brand

The Brazilian fruit industry plans to roll out its new brand 'Frutas do Brasil' around the world, with a heavy focus on Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East.

October 29 , 2015

U.S.: Paramount Citrus to plant seedless lemons in 2016

The head of a major citrus producer speaks about new acreage, expectations for the campaign, and the 'scary situation' of HLB in California.

October 29 , 2015

Catania Worldwide gears up for Mexican fig deal in the U.S.

Catania Worldwide plans to double its Mexican fig imports in 2015-16, but this year they won't only be going to Canada.

October 28 , 2015

Argentina: Exports up a quarter for All Lemon in challenging season

The weather have may thrown up a few difficulties for Argentina's lemon exporters, but the campaign was boosted by greater price stability than in 2014.

October 26 , 2015

Mexico: Officials assess damage in Colima after Hurricane Patricia

Now downgraded to a tropical storm, early indications show Hurricane Patricia may have damaged some crops in Colima including papayas, mangoes, bananas and citrus fruit.

October 24 , 2015