China: direct trade with Chongqing means opportunity for California

Approval of direct trade routes will mean easier access for California exporters to mainland China.

April 01 , 2014

From Israel to India: Barhi dates in for bumper crop

It has taken time for Barhi date production to take off in India, but this year's harvest could bring record volume.

April 01 , 2014

U.S.: online platform takes dirty work out of buying local

Online buying platform Local Dirt aims to make it as easy as possible for U.S. retailers to find and buy local.

April 01 , 2014

Chile eyes hot markets for limited kiwifruit offer

Chilean Kiwifruit Committee's Carlos Cruzat said initial exports will begin in the U.S., Russia and Latin America.

March 31 , 2014

Zespri reports volume recovery for gold kiwifruit

New Zealand's Zespri indicated higher volume of gold kiwifruit, pointing to successful efforts against Psa.

March 31 , 2014

The Hass Horn: U.S. avocado supply outlook – second quarter 2014

Avocado expert Avi Crane explains the supply shortages ahead for the growing U.S. consumer market.

March 31 , 2014

The new American chestnut: restoring native forests

Devastated by blight, the iconic American chestnut is regaining old ground with a new hybrid.

March 31 , 2014

Hortifrut reports volume and revenue growth

Chile's Hortifrut reported high volume and sales growth, encouraged by expansion in Europe.

March 31 , 2014

Market access and anti-corruption at PMA Fresh Connections: China

The Shanghai Free Trade Zone and effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts were among the hottest topics discussed in China last week.

March 28 , 2014

U.S.: Felix takes ethylene management from field to warehouse

A Felix Instruments device brings greater precision to the fruit and vegetable ripening process.

March 28 , 2014