U.S.: Nature Fresh Farms begins 180-acre greenhouse project

The first tomato crop from a major greenhouse project in Ohio is expected to be harvested this December.

April 14 , 2015

Spain: Banana workers ready to strike in the Canary Islands

A Canary Islands union alleges banana growers are avoiding contract negotiations in order to hire new staff at lower wages.

April 13 , 2015

Average global produce consumption up 4% over half century

An interactive website shows Cuba leads the world in fruit consumption, while the British eat a lot more than their first world counterparts.

April 13 , 2015

Cranberry consumption study shows fruit has impact on blood sugar

A recent study shows complementing meals with cranberries can produce 'modest but notable' health benefits.

April 13 , 2015

Australia: Chinese supermarket chain to work closer with Tasmania

Yonghui Superstores plans to buy more than US$15 million of Australian fruit, meat and seafood products in 2015.

April 13 , 2015

South Africa: Zeder confirms full Capespan buyout bid

A South African agribusiness investor hopes to buy out minority shareholders in a US$590 million a year produce company.

April 10 , 2015

Citrus black spot in Europe would be 'catastrophic', says Copa Cogeca

The Copa Cogeca head has proposed tighter EU measures to lower the chances of CBS entering from South Africa.

April 10 , 2015

Australian cherry exports jump by a third

Australia's cherry industry body says better airfreight protocols are needed, amid expectations for a doubling of exports over the next 'five to seven years'.

April 10 , 2015

U.S. judge grants emergency deposition request in Chiquita litigation

Despite Chiquita's objection, a U.S. judge believes the deposition of three jailed Colombian ex-paramilitaries should take place 'immediately'.

April 10 , 2015

Chile: Fruit fly found in Valparaiso region

Two Mediterranean fruit flies have been caught in traps in Chile's Los Andes province.

April 09 , 2015