U.S. considers fruits from Colombia, Ecuador, Thailand

After two years of consideration, Colombian watermelons may soon enter the U.S. market.

March 22 , 2013

Brazil nears eradication of major fruit pest

Brazil is close to overcoming one of its most damaging pests, the codling moth.

March 22 , 2013

Mexico: Citrus growers rush to sell for fear of drought damage

Drought in Mexico's Tamaulipas state is forcing producers to rush and sell citrus before it goes bad.

March 22 , 2013

Cherry-plum hybrid ready for marketing in E.U., Turkey

Developers hope the Nadia cherry-plum hybrid will lead a new generation of fruit.

March 22 , 2013

Eastern appeal strong for Mexican mango sector

Mexico mango producers have their eye on the Asian market, but the sector must first make improvements.

March 21 , 2013

Grape packing nears an end in South Africa

To date, South Africa table grape exports are slightly down but compare well to previous years.

March 21 , 2013

E.U. and U.K. come to ag policy agreement

The U.K. will now have the right to dictate its environmental farming policy under an agreement with the E.U.

March 21 , 2013

Blueberry leaders to convene in Santiago, Chile

The International Blueberry Organization Summit will bring together industry leaders this April 23.

March 21 , 2013

Chile developing tool to determine Psa risk

A new tool should help Chilean kiwifruit growers rapidly assess their risk of Psa.

March 21 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 11 - 2013

Peaches had good movement in the U.S. as the season came to a close in week 11.

March 20 , 2013