Hail hits Argentine blueberry region

The Argentinean Blueberry Commission (ABC) expects hail experienced in the Concordia region last week will affect no more than 2% of the country's production.

September 21 , 2015

Thai court upholds dismissal of criminal case against Andy Hall

Natural Fruit Company will no longer be able to appeal a decision made last year to dismiss one case against migrant rights activist Andy Hall.

September 21 , 2015

U.S.: Tomato and apple peels power aging muscles, scientists claim

A recent Iowa University (UI) study shows you might be doing your body a disservice by peeling your apples and tomatoes

September 21 , 2015

Berry Fresh acquires new farmland across the Americas

AgroBerries is due to double Argentine and Chilean blueberry production over the next four years, while ExpoBerries embarks on a new raspberry project in Mexico.

September 17 , 2015

Iran to export more citrus after nuclear deal

The market for Iran's horticultural products is said to have been 'thriving' since an historic resolution was agreed between Iran and the United Nations.

September 17 , 2015

SpuntaG2 potato appeal rejected in South Africa

The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) has welcomed a decision against the trade of a GM potato variety in South Africa.

September 17 , 2015

Kiwifruit prices fall in key Asian markets in H1

Chile and New Zealand both significantly increased kiwifruit exports to Japan, China and South Korea this year.

September 17 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 37, 2015

U.S. demand for both clementines and Navel oranges was outstripping supply in week 37.

September 16 , 2015

Spanish fruit & veg consumption drops 6% in H1

FEPEX is concerned about the continued fall in fresh produce consumption and spending seen in Spanish households.

September 16 , 2015

EU: €500 million aid package is not enough, says Copa Cogeca

Copa president Albert Jan says the new EU package includes very few measures to help farmers manage 'extremely volatile' markets.

September 16 , 2015