Today's Headline

Farmland and currency key in "unprecedented" Chinese reforms

A Chinese report has surprised many for its boldness, tackling reform issues in farmland and currency markets.
October 28 , 2013

U.S.: St. Louis approved for cold-treated fruits and veggies

St. Louis will become the newest entry point for blueberries imported into the United States.
October 25 , 2013

South African stonefruit enters concerned European market

A low supply forecast out of South America has meant high interest in South African stonefruit.
October 24 , 2013

Mexico reconsiders competition from U.S. apple supply

Mexican apple growers are feeling the pressure of cheap volume from the United States.
October 22 , 2013

Late season promotions planned for California table grapes

CTGC president Kathleen Nave is positive about the potential to move greater volume toward the end of the grape deal.
October 21 , 2013

Chilean govt releases official frost damage estimates

Chile's Ministry of Agriculture expects frosts will cut back fruit exports by 22%.
October 15 , 2013

U.S. pears hit the road in China

With big volume and large fruit, U.S. pears are making a splash in their first full season in China.
October 15 , 2013

New technology to benefit "distant" fruit growers and consumers, says MCI

New technology will help trade to and from far-flung regions with commodities like bananas, avocados, mangoes and asparagus.
October 09 , 2013

U.N. collaborates with small farmer advocate

A United Nations agreement with La Via Campesina gives power to the world's largest movement of small food producers.
October 08 , 2013

Argentine growers suffer from heavy frosts

Apricots, peaches, grapes, plums and almonds are some of the hardest hit fruits from Argentina's frosts.
October 03 , 2013