Lidl Finland obtains marketing prestige for fruit & veg initiative

A campaign that saw fresh produce sales rise by almost half has brought marketing awards for Lidl Finland.

November 06 , 2014

PMA Fruittrade Latin America to get to the core of pome fruit oversupply issues

The head of Chile's Fedefruta says despite a favorable exchange rate, pome fruit prices have still fallen 25%.

November 06 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 44, 2014

Despite good movement, prices for most U.S. table grape varieties in China fell during week 44.

November 05 , 2014

Shipping mergers are not good news for customers, says Seatrade

Seatrade CEO Yntze Buitenwerf says shipping line fusions mean less choice for exporters and longer transit times.

November 05 , 2014

U.S.: West Coast port slowdown accusations 'a bold-faced lie', says ILWU

The International Longshore & Warehouse Union says recent claims made against it were part of a smear campaign.

November 05 , 2014

Mexico eradicates destructive Mediterranean fruit fly

Almost 18 million metric tons of crops in Mexico are due to benefit from the country ridding itself of a specific Medfly.

November 04 , 2014

Early Chilean blueberry start doesn't mean early finish, says Giumarra

Giumarra Companies' Tom Richardson gives his take on what to expect from the Chilean blueberry season and next week's PMA Fruittrade in Santiago.

November 04 , 2014

Spanish group discourages new Tango mandarin plantings

A recent report could have bearings on legal disputes over mandarin variety rights in Spain and South Africa.

November 04 , 2014

Q&A: California attorneys "suing farmers as fast as they can"

With California's produce sector feeling the crunch, lobby group Western Growers is fighting for sensible decisions from state and federal governments.

November 04 , 2014

New Octubrina clementine hits U.K. supermarket shelves

Production will ramp up over the next few years for a new clementine variety that was discovered in Spain.

November 03 , 2014