Poor weather prompts SA peach and nectarine export delay

South African growers are hoping for hotter weather to avoid smaller-sized stonefruit this season.

October 01 , 2012

U.S. Department of Commerce declares war on Mexican tomatoes

A U.S. government decision today could pulverize Mexico's tomato industry and tens of thousands of U.S. jobs.

September 27 , 2012

The Hass-Horn: October-December U.S. avocado supply outlook

Avi Crane talks about the remarkable rise of avocado consumption and makes forecasts for supplying countries in Q4.

September 26 , 2012

Vitamin C and beta-carotene may protect brain health

German researchers have found two antioxidants common in fresh produce may help ward off Alzheimer's disease.

September 21 , 2012

U.S. East Coast port strike negotiation deadline extended

Exporters and importers have been given an extra three months of relief in USMX-ILA negotiations.

September 20 , 2012

Strawberry spike for Mexico in 2012

Mexico's strawberry industry is improving yields, exports and may look to new growing regions.

September 20 , 2012

Aussie pear program aims to speed up investment returns

An Australian state government department has developed hardier and tastier pear varieties.

September 19 , 2012

Tapping the Russian produce market: retail trends, growth potential

RK Marketing general director Irina Koziy talks about room for growth in the Russian fruit market.

September 14 , 2012

Weather lends a hand to Guatemalan bananas in 2012

Agrofruit's Bernardo Roehrs discusses productivity, social programs and Guatemala's improved weather for bananas.

September 13 , 2012

Peruvian mango industry 'optimistic' for upcoming export deal

The Peruvian mango industry has forecast a sharp uptick in shipments for the 2012-13 season.

September 12 , 2012