NZ suspends apple exports to China

The New Zealand apple industry has taken precautionary action after post-harvest rot was found in consignments for China.

September 25 , 2013

Chile: frosts may cut some crops by 25% in two key regions

Blueberries, cherries and plums look likely to be the biggest victims of Chile's recent frosts, but other crops have also been affected.

September 25 , 2013

Uruguay prepares first U.S.-bound citrus shipments

Uruguay is set to send its first orange shipments to the U.S. during the first half of October.

September 24 , 2013

South African citrus exporters see continued U.S. Midwest expansion

The WCCPF expects a strong finish for South African citrus in the U.S. this year.

September 23 , 2013

Asian Long-horned Beetle found in Canada

Just five months after it was declared as eradicated, an Asian Long-horned beetle has reared its head on an industrial site in Ontario.

September 20 , 2013

Growth continues for Peruvian grapes despite roadblocks

Peru's Alvaro Diaz hopes anti-dumping investigations against China don't hurt a booming grape trade.

September 20 , 2013

Australian mango exporters gain U.S. access

Australian mango growers have been given a pleasant surprise as the season gets underway, with the approval of U.S. market access.

September 19 , 2013

Brazilian police crack contraband network for illegal pesticides

Brazilian federal police have uncovered over of a ton of illegal pesticides smuggled from Uruguay.

September 19 , 2013

U.S.: new strawberry variety tastier, hardier than Florida staple

A new University of Florida strawberry has shown favorable results in taste panel testing.

September 16 , 2013

Big year anticipated for U.S. apples

U.S. apple industry representatives discuss the potential impacts of larger crops from Washington, Michigan and New York.

September 13 , 2013