Post Archive
Russia may ease Turkish tomato restrictions
One possible scenario is reportedly for Russia to only allow Turkish tomato imports during the winter season when domestic production cannot meet demand.
May 17 , 2017
South Africa: Koeltehof opens high-tech avocado packhouse in Mpumalanga
The development makes the company now the biggest packer in the province and the second-largest in the country after Westfalia.
May 17 , 2017
State of the Market - Week 19, 2017
Low volumes of Californian lemons and Navels created good market conditions in the U.S. in week 19.
May 17 , 2017
Spain's Planasa acquires major California strawberry nursery
We speak to the head of the multinational berry breeder and nursery about the latest developments in their rapid global growth.
May 17 , 2017
U.S.: AMS brings attention to fraudulent organic fruit certificate
The USDA division declared the companies mentioned in the document were not responsible for the forgery.
May 17 , 2017
Dole's Asian fresh produce and global packaged food businesses back in black
Through its continued focus on more lucrative products like bananas and expansion into new lines like smoothies, the group is also forecasting a 17% rise in profit for the coming year.
May 17 , 2017
Argentine authorities destroy 30,222 citrus plants in Jujuy
With potential U.S. access around the corner, Argentina's authorities have taken a tough stance against a nursery for not keeping plants under cover.
May 16 , 2017
Mexico: Michoacán avocado area makes pest-free status request
Some 170mi away from the state's major production area of Uruapan, Zitácuaro reportedly has around 5,000 growers who want improved export access possibilities.
May 16 , 2017
European growers still assessing "unprecedented" frost impacts, says Freshfel chief
"Nature has obviously been affecting crops, but it could also help the production to revive a little bit," says Philippe Binard.
May 16 , 2017
Former Fresh Del Monte president sells off new shares
After the stock almost hit a 12-month low earlier this month, director Hani El-Naffy's sold off the majority of newly acquired shares to the tune of US$9.4 million.
May 16 , 2017
