Brazilian police crack contraband network for illegal pesticides

Brazilian federal police have uncovered over of a ton of illegal pesticides smuggled from Uruguay.

September 19 , 2013

South Africa: Hortgro calls for compliance in ag industry

South Africa's Hortgro encouraged support of the SIZA audit system to avoid worker abuse.

September 17 , 2013

Ecuador suspends banana levy

An Ecuadorian fruit industry representative says the removal of a banana tax will help restore competitiveness to the sector.

September 17 , 2013

New avocado plantings set Chilean industry back on track

Cabilfrut's Juan Pablo Cerda discusses moves to close an avocado supply gap left by Chile and Peru.

September 17 , 2013

Volume down and marketing up for Mexican avocados

Mexico's new marketing board, Avocados from Mexico, will be investing millions this year in winning over U.S. consumers.

September 17 , 2013

Philippine bananas hit U.S. shores

The Philippines laid its claim as the first Asian banana supplier to the U.S. mainland.

September 17 , 2013

Peru threatens WTO action over Chilean avocado requirements

Fruit trade tensions continue to heat up between Chile and Peru.

September 16 , 2013

NZ growers left uncertain over Resource Management Act reform

HortNZ fears for grower futures as Resource Management Act (RMA) reform gets kicked around like a "political football".

September 16 , 2013

U.S.: NASA plans space lettuce project in December

Lettuce production on the International Space Station may provide food and psychological relief to astronauts.

September 16 , 2013

U.S.: new strawberry variety tastier, hardier than Florida staple

A new University of Florida strawberry has shown favorable results in taste panel testing.

September 16 , 2013