U.S.: Raley's to give free fruit to children

A U.S. retail chain is following in the footsteps of Woolworths in Australia and Tesco in Britain to encourage better nutrition for kids.

September 29 , 2016

Russia to lift ban on Egyptian fresh produce imports

After high-level talks the ban appears to be short-lived.

September 28 , 2016

New Peruvian airport open for business

The Pisco International Airport has upgraded cargo facilities and could be key for several important Peruvian crops including table grapes and asparagus.

September 28 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 38, 2016

Chilean blueberries notched higher prices than the Australian and Peruvian competition in Asia during week 38, according to Decofrut.

September 28 , 2016

Iranian kiwifruit to "rock" Indian market, says IG International

The move follows a significant uptick in imports of Chilean kiwifruit, which saw margins tighten against New Zealand product.

September 28 , 2016

"Aussie diets fail the test", CSIRO survey shows

The largest ever survey of its kind reveals Australians may not be as healthy as previously thought.

September 27 , 2016

U.S.: New apple gives Stemilt something to 'Rave' about

As a cross between Honeycrisp and an unreleased variety, Stemilt believes the new apple could be the next standout in the produce department.

September 27 , 2016

North American cranberry crop "significantly larger" in 2016

One million more barrels of cranberries than last year are set to be harvested in the lead-up to Thanksgiving in 2016.

September 27 , 2016

U.S. authorities approve GM Fuji apple

APHIS has given the green light to Arctic Fuji apples, building on OSF's already approved non-browning varieties Arctic Granny and Arctic Golden.

September 26 , 2016

Winds destroy banana crops in Panama

One Panamanian cooperative will end up exporting a quarter of its usual volume as a result of the event.

September 26 , 2016