UN: Black Sigatoka threatens survival of Caribbean bananas

Lack of funding for research and management inputs have put the Caribbean banana industry at serious risk.

December 13 , 2013

Mexico: technology improves papaya virus detection

Researchers at Mexico's Cinvestav are developing technology to help papaya growers better detect viruses.

December 13 , 2013

China: first direct fruit-laden flights arrive from Chile

China Eastern Airlines brought its first batch of Chilean fruit to Shanghai under a new flight itinerary arrangement.

December 13 , 2013

Nonprofit questions Chiquita's impact on drinking water

A Washington-based nonprofit alleges Chiquita's operations have compromised Guatemalan drinking water.

December 12 , 2013

Thai fruits and vegetables face blockage threat in Europe

Excess insect detections could jeopardize the future of Thai fruits and vegetables in Europe.

December 12 , 2013

Tough rules continue impeding Indian mango exports to Japan

Indian authorities expect a decline in the country's mango shipments this year in the face of difficult protocol measures in destination markets.

December 12 , 2013

China: Australian inspectors approve Shanxi apples

An Australian preselection inspection of Chinese apples has proven successful for grower Huarong Guoye.

December 12 , 2013

Two new Gala varieties set for release in Chile

Two Gala apple mutations, Galaval and Jugala, will be made available to Chilean producers in 2014.

December 12 , 2013

Costa Rica declares state of phyto emergency

An outbreak of banana mealybugs and Boisduval scales has prompted emergency measures from the Costa Rican government.

December 11 , 2013

Chile raises fruit export estimate

As Chile's first grape exports take off today, ASOEX has released a total fruit shipment estimate that is higher than previous government calculations.

December 11 , 2013