Today's Headline

Argentina: ATC releases lemon damage estimates

The world's largest lemon exporting province has lost a significant amount of its crop to the most intense frost seen in the area since 1989.
August 09 , 2013

U.S.: the Hatch green chile identity crisis

Chile production in Hatch, New Mexico has fallen but outside sources are keeping up supply using the valley's name.
August 08 , 2013

Dole Chile focuses on major facility expansion

Dole Chile expects to have three renovated fruit processing plants by the end of the year.
August 07 , 2013

Peru on track to maintain asparagus exports

The first part of Peru's asparagus campaign has put the nation in line to surpass 2012 exports.
August 06 , 2013

U.S.: more information needed on cyclospora source, says PMA

The PMA's Dr Bob Whitaker was surprised to hear a link between tropical disease cyclospora and bagged salad was made in two U.S. states.
August 01 , 2013

U.K. supplier-retailer talks to get tough

The U.K.'s recently-appointed Groceries Code Adjudicator admits a "climate of fear" exists among supermarket suppliers over new rules.
July 30 , 2013

Smart labeling seeks to streamline produce traceability

U.S. company Toolworx hopes to ease the transition to PTI-compliant labeling through smart printing technology.
July 29 , 2013

U.K.: Berry Gardens stakes record strawberry sales

A late start hasn't stopped the U.K.'s Berry Gardens from notching strong sales recently.
July 26 , 2013

India: U.S. apples struggle against a cheaper offer from Iran

Depreciation of the rupee and a cheap supply from Iran have made U.S. apples less appealing on the Indian market.
July 25 , 2013

Red spot takes toll on Peruvian banana exports

Organic banana growers in northern Peru are developing an emergency plan to tackle red spot disease.
July 24 , 2013