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News Tuesday 29 May 2012, 22:04 Central Time

North American grapes off to early start

The Mexican and Californian table grape deals are off to an early start this season, thanks to good growing conditions


First RSA citrus of season due in US

The new South African citrus season in the US will officially start this week with the arrival of the first fruit in Philadelphia

Zespri plays down antibiotic misuse

Small number of growers who made mistakes when applying approved spray are now under investigation, company confirms

Features & Analysis

Patrick Vizzone takes keynote spot

Rabobank International Hong Kong managing director will be the keynote speaker at this year's Asiafruit Congress

Currency and climate key for Colombia

While security issues have been partially overcome in the last decade, the Colombian banana export industry remains at the mercy of trade and climate change, especially its small producers

Another door swings open

By opening the door to Peruvian avocados, the US market will be able to satisfy better its staggering growth in demand