Post Archive
U.S.: National Potato Council "strongly supports" TPP
U.S. potato volumes have grown 56% in the last decade, and expectations are high the TPP will spark further growth.
November 06 , 2015
EU vegetable imports led by Morocco, Israel, Egypt
Falling tomato and onion imports to the EU in the first half of this year contributed to total vegetable arrivals dropping 5%.
November 06 , 2015
U.S.: Chiquita gets back in the black in Q3
Chiquita's banana revenue may have slipped 13% in the quarter, but lower sales costs helped turn the multinational's fortunes.
November 05 , 2015
Spain: Valencian citrus industry needs unified brand, claims IGP leader
While Valencia may be synonymous with citrus, an industry leader thinks growers in the Spanish region aren't doing enough to promote themselves.
November 05 , 2015
U.S. trade expert urges EU compromise in TTIP pesticide talks
Compatibility was the catchcry of a panel discussion on U.S.-EU trade during PMA Fresh Summit, but retailer policies and consumer expectations may be a hurdle.
November 05 , 2015
Spain: Lechuvitas take innovation stage at Fruit Attraction
With a bit of water in a white carton so lettuce can keep growing, Primaflor's 'Lechuvitas' product was on show in Madrid for Fruit Attraction.
November 05 , 2015
South Africa: Fruit selfie campaign targets millennials
A major pome fruit marketer hopes to boost fruit consumption among children with a new campaign.
November 05 , 2015
U.K.: Supply chain problems will force production decline, NFU warns
A report from the National Farmers' Union says record levels of imported produce in U.K. supermarkets are hitting local growers hard.
November 05 , 2015
Russia to destroy apple shipment amid false document concerns
Russian authorities say they have been unable to determine the country of origin of an apple consignment.
November 05 , 2015
Australia: New horticulture minister opens APAL office
Liberal Senator Ruston says the pome fruit industry is 'diverse and dynamic with a bright future'.
November 05 , 2015
