Carrefour targeted in Spanish grower protest

Spanish growers have accused retailers of taking advantage of the Russian ban with extremely low prices.

August 28 , 2014

Tozer to expand flower sprouts on European continent

After a recent U.S. launch, Tozer Seeds now has more new markets lined up for a kale-brussels sprout hybrid.

August 28 , 2014

Chiquita and Fyffes find US$20M in new synergies from proposed merger

Brazil's Cavendish Global may seek to sway shareholders from the merger, but Chiquita and Fyffes have found new benefits that could be gained from their partnership.

August 27 , 2014

U.S. plum producer says 'consumers are in for a treat'

Grant J. Hunt Company is expecting 'one of the cleanest' Empress plum crops ever as production increases.

August 26 , 2014

Egyptian produce company expects minimal U.S.-bound citrus exports

An Egyptian produce company says citrus exports to the U.S. should be small for now due to Russian opportunities.

August 26 , 2014

Canada pledges to speed up Polish apple access

Canadian authorities have vowed to speed up market access for Polish apple growers, who like their own fishermen have been impacted by Russia's food import embargo.

August 25 , 2014

U.S.: Pandol Brothers predicts earlier grape import transition this year

A U.S. grape company says consumer preference for freshness is one reason retailers may import earlier this season.

August 25 , 2014

Communist rebels attack two Philippine banana plantations

A Del Monte aircraft hangar was one site of rebel attacks on banana operations in the Philippines over the weekend.

August 24 , 2014

NZ: new reports of Psa symptoms as spring draws closer

Kiwifruit vines in New Zealand's Katikati and Opotiki regions have shown increased Psa symptoms recently.

August 22 , 2014

Mexico and U.S. begin organic equivalency talks

Mexico and the U.S. could soon enjoy an organic equivalency agreement, with the first visit taking place this year.