Plum job for Serbian grower in the EU

A Serbian grower has made inroads in the Netherlands with plums he claims have a more "natural flavor" than a lot of the competition in the market.

November 10 , 2016

Peruvian golden berry exports soar

The country's physalis exports through September were valued at US$2.4 million, marking an 82% year-on-year rise.

November 10 , 2016

EU tightens controls on Turkish lemons

From next year European authorities will double the frequency of inspections of Turkish lemons.

November 10 , 2016

U.S.: Can "Kids Speak Fresh" videos help lift produce sales?

The scheme is aimed at inspiring rather than branding, says Robinson Fresh marketing manager Nicole Brandt.

November 10 , 2016

Mexico: Production on rising path for watermelons, melons, papayas

SAGARPA reports exports are increasing for these three crops thanks to higher volumes and the opening of new markets.

November 10 , 2016

U.S.: Western Growers "optimistic" for Trump presidency

The producer body chief Tom Nassif said like the "silent majority of voters" who elected Trump yesterday, fruit and vegetable growers want a "government that functions".

November 09 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 44, 2016

Rising supplies of Southern Hemisphere blueberries generated pressure on U.S. market prices in week 44.

November 09 , 2016

Andy Hall leaves Thailand after 'fearing for physical safety'

Andy Hall claims some companies in Thailand are vindictive, act like the Mafia, and cannot accept his research.

November 09 , 2016

U.S.: Revenue growth beats volume rise for Nogales produce imports

Mexican fresh produce imports coming through the border port of Nogales hit US$3.2 billion in 2015-16, representing a growth rate of 15%.

November 09 , 2016

Pioneering Nemo's Garden project ponders U.S. installation

Now with permission to operate year round, the researchers will be able to greatly amplify their experiments and grow crops under an array of different conditions.

November 09 , 2016