Published: Dec 10, 2013

Nogales, Ariz.-based Veggies Inc. has expanded its facility space by 75%, adding four new packing lines and increasing the number of dock doors by five.

Published: Dec 09, 2013

The strawberry harvest, which began in August and runs until early December, injected about 240 million pesos (39 million dollars) into the economy of the region that links Rosario with Santa Fe, the main spot where this fruit is grown.

Published: Dec 09, 2013

Taiwan unveiled a new strain of purple cauliflower on Tuesday, which researchers said can be harvested 10-20 days earlier than ordinary cauliflower.

Published: Dec 06, 2013

31% of the peppers exported by Spain between 1 January and 30 September this year were shipped to Germany; a total volume of 118.07 million kilos.

Published: Dec 06, 2013

Natural Blend Vegetable Dehydration is set to open a manufacturing facility in Pitt County, North Carolina, US with an investment of more than $12m over the next three years.

Published: Dec 04, 2013

The Namibian grape production is expected to more than double by 2020.

Published: Dec 04, 2013

The fruit and vegetable wholesalers Maxdorf-Lambsheim eG and Pfalzmarkt eG are to merge.

Published: Dec 04, 2013

The destructive strain of banana wilt disease, which was discovered on Cavendish bananas in Mozambique, has begun to spread to other African nations.

Published: Dec 04, 2013

The normal peak season for exports of California citrus to China has arrived, but shippers are still waiting for an agreement to allow the fruit back into the country.

Published: Dec 04, 2013

Both prices and volumes of most avocados shipping in the U.S. are up over last season.

Published: Dec 04, 2013

South American grapes and blueberries could reach some U.S. markets quicker under a new pilot program bringing fruit to south Florida ports.

Published: Dec 04, 2013

Nearly 40,000 tons of South African citrus were exported to the U.S. in 2013.

Published: Dec 03, 2013

Quebec apple growers, with an above average-sized crop to sell, are bracing for a drop in price as Washington apples arrive.

Published: Dec 03, 2013

The U.S. has stopped importing avocados from Tancitaro, Michoacan, Mexico, over security concerns.

Published: Dec 03, 2013

Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA) has set the target of kinnow export at 300,000 tonnes this year.

Published: Dec 03, 2013

Almeria's pepper season kicked off with larger production volumes compared to previous years, over a period of time when central and northern European countries had yet to finish their campaigns.

Published: Dec 02, 2013

A 25 percent increase in supply this season has Turkish lemon exporters enjoying a better season this year.

Published: Dec 02, 2013

Spring-time frosts last season in Canada led to a significant decrease in apple and pear production for the 2012/2013 season.

Published: Dec 02, 2013

According to Chu Se Pepper Association, low pepper production in the country this year has led to prices rocketing in the past few days in the Central Highland Provinces.

Published: Nov 29, 2013

Despite a bumper crop this year in a few states, China still produced roughly half of the world's crop. Beijing is using its clout to press for expanded access to the long-restricted American market.