Ecuadorian soursop sector urges APHIS to resume negotiations

Fruit fly is the main potential issue for Ecuadorian soursop shipments. The industry currently applies the same protocol used for pitaya.

February 20 , 2024

New laser weeder tech offers spatial data intelligence

The update aims to address the diverse needs of farmers in various regions, empowering them with actionable farm data and “aligning seamlessly with the evolving demands of agriculture,” the firm says.

February 20 , 2024

Chilean apples to supply U.S. market during spring

Honeybear’s Chilean Honeycrisp crop will be harvested in early March and will begin to arrive by April in its East Coast facilities.

February 19 , 2024

Mardi Gras pears return for 2024 season

The company says this variety "is all about those juicy bites, perfectly balanced with a smooth, buttery finish."

February 19 , 2024

Russia lifts ban against Ecuadorian bananas

The ban was applied as of February 5, after the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision confirmed the presence of the polyphagous humpback fly in the shipments of five Ecuadorian exporters.

February 19 , 2024

Peru officially launches its avocado export season

During the 2023 season, total avocado shipments reached 599,769 tons according to official records, surpassing the previous season, which recorded 548,729 tons exported.

February 19 , 2024

First GM banana release takes aim at Panama disease

The new cultivar was developed in hopes of fighting the devastating effects of the Panama Disease tropical race 4 (TR4), which threatens the global US$20 billion banana industry.

February 16 , 2024

Ohmic heating offers a sustainable alternative for processed fruits and vegetables

The technology can be applied to a variety of processed products, including baby food, soups, sauces, as well as ready-meal products.

February 16 , 2024

California Table Grape Commission calls officials to enhance competitiveness

Noting the need to sell more U.S. grown products to U.S. consumers, the recommendations include the establishment of a domestic promotion program modeled after the successful Market Access Program (MAP). 

February 16 , 2024

Mexico and Canada continue MoU for organic products

To ensure compliance, organic products are accompanied by a copy of the current organic certificate and its Transaction Certificate which establishes information such as volumes and buyers, among others.

February 16 , 2024