Post Archive
Brazilian table grape producer expects 'tough season' after cloudy weather
Brazil's leading table grape producer says cloudy weather greatly affected white seedless production this year, however a strong domestic market and 14 new varieties mean it isn't all bad news.
August 21 , 2014
USDA expects Chilean stonefruit rebound in 2014-15
After frosts that hit the recent crop, Chile stonefruit growers are gearing up for higher production in 2014-15.
August 21 , 2014
Argentina: All Lemon attracts new customers despite lower volume
Frosts slashed Argentina's lemon exports this year, but the industry's quality standards are yielding new partners.
August 20 , 2014
British minister calls for clarification over European CAP reforms
The U.K.'s Elizabeth Truss has called for more clarity and flexibility in EU reforms related to crop diversification.
August 20 , 2014
Russia intercepts produce imports from banned EU countries
Russia has prevented 11 cases of agricultural imports totaling more than 93MT via Belarus, including shipments from banned EU countries.
August 19 , 2014
Limoneira invests in northern Chilean citrus
U.S. fruit company Limoneira has made its first investment abroad with a bet on Chilean citrus opportunities.
August 19 , 2014
Thailand: TPIA will 'not intervene' in Natural Fruit v. Andy Hall
A Thai pineapple industry group has told a human rights campaigner to behave or face further prosecution.
August 19 , 2014
Sharp spurt for Mexican lime exports
Like its avocados, Mexico's lime exports saw substantial growth to key markets in the first half of this year.
August 19 , 2014
California: grower body expects 'renewed emphasis' on food safety
A key Californian producer association says this summer's stonefruit contamination scare was a 'wake-up call' for the industry, and has also praised the recently proposed water bond as a 'valid opportunity'.
August 19 , 2014
Potatoes and grapes in the spotlight for India in Russia
IG International's Tarun Arora looks at the Indian crops to benefit from Russia's import ban, and how the move will affect European and Middle Eastern growers' orientations toward his country.
August 18 , 2014
