Brazilian state declared free of banana Moko disease

The Brazilian state of Ceará has eradicated a bacterial disease that kills fruit on banana plants.

February 21 , 2014

Dutch firm rolls out innovative mobile cooling technology

From Canada to Colombia to Spain, farmers are showing interest in a new pre-cooling technology.

February 21 , 2014

Peruvian mango exports soar

Peru's national mango association is on track to exceeding export forecasts with a sharp rise in shipments.

February 21 , 2014

Airport facility upgrade may raise Nigerian fruit export status

A Nigerian airport cold storage initiative could see increased fruit exports to Europe and the U.S.

February 21 , 2014

Argentina: Tucumán Governor declares citrus industry emergency

Financial support for exports will be one of the measures entailed in an emergency decree for citrus growers in Tucumán.

February 21 , 2014

Spanish persimmon sales outpace key produce items, says U.K. buyer

A buyer from Asda in the U.K. discusses the popularity of a fruit that is outselling kiwifruit and pineapples.

February 21 , 2014

Chilean blueberry industry launches first promotions in Turkey

The Chilean blueberry industry has adopted a novel concept to plug its product in the Turkish market.

February 21 , 2014

U.S.: EPA proposes new pesticide rules

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has suggested new pesticide norms to safeguard farmworker health.

February 20 , 2014

China: Foshan to raise EU-bound litchi exports in 2014

It may receive a fraction of what is sent to the U.S., but the EU is set to import more litchis this year from one of China's leading shippers of the fruit.

February 20 , 2014

Plans underway for Myanmar's first wholesale fruit market

Myanmar's government has plans for several wholesale fruit markets to increase access to China.

February 20 , 2014