U.S.: California's almond production continuously on the up

California is expecting increased production of a crop that a recent study described as a new 'superfood'.

July 08 , 2014

U.S.: the 'big question' of Michigan blueberry production

The Michigan blueberry harvest is off to a slow start but one grower still expects a positive season.

July 08 , 2014

New Mexican areas declared as avocado seed borer-free

Two new zones in Mexico will now have more opportunities to move their avocados both nationally and abroad.

July 08 , 2014

Ecuadorian fruit exporter 'not worried' about ChiquitaFyffes merger

One exporter says a new ChiquitaFyffes fusion would gain more control, but Ecuadorian prices would be unaffected.

July 07 , 2014

TomatoesNZ urges action on unlabeled irradiated produce

TomatoesNZ has asked consumers to complain if they suspect unlabeled irradiated tomatoes are being sold.

July 07 , 2014

British strawberry industry reacts to EFSA health risk report

British Summer Fruits has responded to a European report into Salmonella and Norovirus risks in berries.

July 07 , 2014

Peruvian asparagus exporters bet on counterseasonal opportunities in China

Peruvian diplomats are lining up Shanghai supermarkets for the first sales of asparagus exports later this year.

July 04 , 2014

Netherlands: Wageningen research to expand quinoa horizons

New quinoa varieties are growing in France and the Netherlands, while cultivation in Asia is also a possibility.

July 04 , 2014

China Fruits Corp enters e-commerce fruit market "battle"

China Fruits Corp has announced it will set up shop with Alibaba's online sales platform Tmall.

July 03 , 2014

Identity and ownership change for Chilean blueberry company

Alpine Chile will now be known by the name Navy Blue Export S.A., driven by trade strategies for Europe and Asia.

July 03 , 2014