Mandarins drive Uruguayan citrus growth

While orange production is set to slip by 6.5% this season, mandarin volumes are expected to be up by a quarter.

June 10 , 2015

Peru: Camposol steps up water use reduction efforts

With global water demand growing faster than the world population, Camposol is undertaking three projects in 2015 aimed at reducing water consumption.

June 05 , 2015

U.S.: Chiquita to keep ripening facilities at Gulfport "for now"

The Port of New Orleans has confirmed Chiquita has put plans to move a small part of its operation there on hold.

June 01 , 2015

Italy: 'Viviana' table grape brand launched to counter downturn

A new brand encompassing more than 350 Italian table grape growers will revolve around 'product culture, inclusiveness and enhancement'.

June 01 , 2015

Indonesia to suspend citrus imports for four months

The Indonesian Department of Agriculture reportedly advised the government to stop citrus imports later this year.

May 28 , 2015

European Commission green lights Univeg combination

A three-way tie-up that would create combined sales of US$4.1 billion has just passed an important hurdle.

May 26 , 2015

Russia blocks Egyptian orange shipment after Medfly detection

Some 120 metric tons of oranges being shipped into Russia via sea were sent back after lab tests confirmed a quarantined pest.

May 25 , 2015

Moroccan blueberry boom to take spotlight at IBO summit Down Under

Blueberries are all the rage in Morocco where growers are planting aggressively, but to steer clear of price falls they will need to avoid heavy harvesting from April to June.

May 22 , 2015

Mexico: Persian lime production set for drop in Veracruz after humidity

With fungi affected the flowering stage of Persian limes in a Mexican state, U.S.-bound shipments look set to slip.