UAE to regulate produce market pricing

A new committee in the Middle Eastern market is due to oversee pricing and quality in the fruit and vegetable sector.

September 29 , 2015

Chinese ag minister visits Mexican berry and avocado farms

Two heads from the Chinese produce industry recently visited Driscoll's berry operations in Jalisco.

September 29 , 2015

China: Pagoda aims to reform weakening domestic produce industry

The chairman of a major Chinese retailer believes there could be a 'continual fall' in local growers' competitiveness if action is not taken.

September 28 , 2015

Strike upsets South African fruit packhouse

Several arrests have been made at violent protests involving a major South African pome fruit packing plant.

September 28 , 2015

Brazil set to open for Peruvian citrus

A Peruvian diplomat believes the country will have a good marketing window in Brazil once citrus imports are permitted.

September 28 , 2015

Mexico: Scientist uses plant hormone crystals to grow larger fruits

A process used to prepare malt for beer has been successfully applied to fruit to improve certain characteristics.

September 28 , 2015

U.S.: Oneonta sees heightened market for large-sized apples

Fires have burned nearly one million acres in Washington State, but apple growers are 'staying the course' to deliver quality fruit at home and abroad.

September 25 , 2015

U.S.: H-E-B to donate salad bars in Texas schools

A Texan school district outside San Antonio will now give children access to healthier lunches, thanks to a generous donation as part of the Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools campaign.

September 25 , 2015

U.K.: Fruit seller prosecuted for stocking rotting produce

South African Cripps Pink apples were among the fruit found to be in an unmarketable condition on display in a U.K. shop.

September 25 , 2015

Belgium: BelOrta boosts tomato production by 70%

A Belgian tomato cooperative is hoping to lengthen its product availability to meet the demands of European markets.

September 25 , 2015