New Canadian fruit import rules around the corner

New requirements for Chilean grapes and blueberries will come into force in the Canadian market on Feb. 1.

January 07 , 2016

FLIA 2016: The home-harvesting tomato plant that keeps on giving

As part of a series on Fruit Logistica Innovation Award nominees, we look at a 'Kitchen Minis Tomato' concept that is taking Scandinavia by storm.

January 06 , 2016

Australia: Woolworths enters Chinese online retail market

Australian products are set for another boost in China now that Woolworths has a store on Tmall Global.

January 06 , 2016

U.S.: Chiquita loses insurance dispute appeal

An Ohio appeals court has upheld a decision that produce group Chiquita will have to pay US$13 million to National Union Fire Insurance Co.

January 06 , 2016

Hain Celestial expands European portfolio with U.K. acquisition

A company focused on natural and organic products expects up to US$65 million in net sales during 2016 after a recent acquisition.

January 05 , 2016

Indian pomegranate growers gear up for global export campaign

Two Indian pomegranate producers are turning their attention to foreign markets, amid expectations for high volumes and low domestic prices this season.

January 05 , 2016

Mexico: Frosts a blessing and a curse for growers in Sonora, Sinaloa

Frosts witnessed in parts of Mexico last week have damaged more than 18,000 hectares of agricultural land, but have actually been ideal for table grape growers.

January 05 , 2016

U.S. suspends Spanish pepper imports

Multiple Medfly detections have led to a U.S. suspension of Spanish pepper imports.

January 05 , 2016

Wild bee decline threatens U.S. crop production, study finds

The first study to map U.S. wild bees suggests they’re disappearing from areas like California’s Central Valley and the Mississippi River valley.

January 04 , 2016

The Packaging Pitch: Capitalizing on clean

Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at the "sea of confusing and conflicting information" in grocery aisles, and how the produce industry can benefit from the clean eating trend.

January 04 , 2016