U.S. avocado consumption breaks 1.5 billion pounds

Hass avocados had a record-breaking in the U.S. with 34% growth in consumption.

February 04 , 2013

U.S. pear exporters prepare for Chinese marketing hurdles

As U.S. pears enter China for the first time a key challenge will be winning over consumer hearts.

February 01 , 2013

Chilean apple season delayed

Chile's opportunity to capitalize on reduced Northern Hemisphere apple stocks could be reduced by a delayed harvest.

February 01 , 2013

Argentina looks to yeast as biological control for fruit

Argentine researchers are studying yeast-based solutions to prevent the decomposition of apples and pears.

January 30 , 2013

Indonesia bans Taiwanese fruit imports

The Indonesian government continues down its protectionist path with a ban on tropical fruits from Taiwan.

January 29 , 2013

Dole earnings take a hit in 2012

Difficult pricing and legal provisions pushed down Dole Food Company's profits in 2012.

January 25 , 2013

Mexico: Sonora's horticultural sector counts the cost of frost damage

Severe frosts in northern Mexico are likely to affect supplies of a wide of range of vegetables and fruits going into the U.S.

January 24 , 2013

Argentine pome fruit industry expects better year in 2013

Weather has so far been on the Argentine pome fruit industry's side, following a disastrous 2012 export deal.

January 24 , 2013

Opinion: building farms to build communities in the Philippines

Craig Stephen explains how a banana plantation has brought hope to a conflicted Filipino community.

January 14 , 2013

Brazil: Minas Gerais has strong year for pineapples, peaches and grapes

Pineapple shipments from Brazil's Minas Gerais state grew 724.5% from January to October 2012.

January 11 , 2013