Chile forecasts slight rise in blueberry exports

The Chilean Blueberry Commission believes high inventories of frozen fruit in the U.S. will result in more exporters opting to sell to the fresh market.

October 13 , 2016

Poland the latest country to join Fairtrade

The newly established organization hopes to expand its product range in the country, including the introduction of Fairtrade bananas next year.

October 13 , 2016

U.S.: Sunkist expands exotic snack range

The head of Sunkist collaborator Snack It Forward says he 'truly believes he is reinventing the fruit snack'.

October 12 , 2016

U.S.: Calavo's Intense Tomato gains fair trade certification

An executive from the produce giant says the 'innovate and exclusive' Mexico-origin tomato will fill a need for new products and boost supermarket sales.

October 12 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 40, 2016

Avocado farm worker strikes in the Mexican state of Michoacan affected volumes in the U.S. in week 40.

October 12 , 2016

Russia lifts ban on Turkish citrus, stonefruit

Almost one year after one of their biggest markets was cut off, Russia has now reopened to Turkish citrus and stonefruit exporters.

October 12 , 2016

U.S.: Florida grapefruit spared by hurricane

An executive from the Florida Department of Citrus reportedly said much of the industry experienced a 'small miracle'.

October 11 , 2016

Panama Canal opens bidding for Pacific port concession

Four companies have pre-qualified to bid for the development and operation of a huge port on the Panama Canal's Pacific entrance.

October 11 , 2016

"High-tech, cool vibe" to define Amsterdam Produce Show and Conference

We catch up with the brains behind the new event as well as an organic beetroot farmer who will be leading a tour in conjunction with the fair.

October 11 , 2016

Bolivia triples U.S.-bound quinoa exports over decade

A representative of Bolivia's quinoa industry says the sector is going through a 'transitional phase', with the first exports into Asia and a new focus on traceability.

October 11 , 2016