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Colombia: Caldas growers sign avocado export deal
A new Colombian department is ready to jump on the country's fast-moving Hass avocado export bandwagon.
September 12 , 2013
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Spanish lemons to squeeze higher in 2013-14
Spain's lemon industry expects a good season despite intensified competition from Turkey.
September 12 , 2013
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Peru grants approval for Korea pear and pepper imports
A recent approval is expected to "establish a bridgehead" for Korean fruit exports to Latin America.
September 12 , 2013
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U.S.: Dole Food Company set to go private
No one has outbidded David Murdock in his tilt at taking the Dole Food Company private.
September 12 , 2013
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Peru and Chile clash over apple imports
Peru has blocked entrance of Chilean apples in what has been called a move to pressure trade policy.
September 12 , 2013
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Market Pulse Week 36 - 2013
Firm prices remained for avocados in Europe during week 36.
September 11 , 2013
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Bag color can affect banana ripening
A Colombian researcher has analyzed a simple metric that can affect the speed of banana ripening.
September 11 , 2013
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U.K. govt rejects European Union conclusions on pesticides, bees
The U.K. government has rejected the science behind an EU neonicotinoid ban but will have to implement it anyway.
September 11 , 2013
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South Africa: Cosatu hints at another farm worker strike
South Africa's Cosatu is not pleased with February's farm worker minimum wage and may push for another strike.
September 11 , 2013
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U.S.: Georgia peaches enjoy strong season despite rains
Focused marketing and big fruit have meant a strong year for Georgia peaches.
September 11 , 2013