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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Pharr, Texas, seized more than $6 million worth of methamphetamine concealed in a shipment of fresh honeydew melons.

BERLIN — With the export season in peak volume, the 2019 Fruit Logistica comes at a busy time for the Chilean fruit industry.

Atlanta, Ga.-based Salix Fruits is concluding its second season of importing Argentina lemons to the U.S., with bigger volume expected in future years.

U.S. imports of Mexican tomatoes in July showed gains in volume compared with a year ago but experienced declines in price.

The FDA, citing eight foodborne illness outbreaks linked to papayas since 2011, says repeated outbreaks are unacceptable and the industry must take action to step up food safety efforts.

In a previous post, I showed charts of fresh fruit and vegetable exports to specific markets.

Are Mexican tomato growers experiencing buyer’s remorse about their newly negotiated suspension agreement with the Department of Commerce?

Guatemala’s exports of specialty vegetables and fruits to the U.S. have been steadily rising over the past two decades.

Seald Sweet International is branching out into avocados with a partnership with Mexican grower Valvilla Produce.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The “new normal” in the global trade of fruits and vegetables is uncertainty, but trade experts said traders can still find opportunities by mapping supply chain risks and exploring new markets.