Ecuador: Large cocaine haul found in Russia-bound bananas

The consignment was due to be shipped to the Russian market - Ecuador's leading banana buyer - passing first through the Belgian Port of Antwerp.

July 25 , 2018

U.S.: Mission Produce launches foodservice division

"We know the foodservice industry needs a larger supply of avocados. Our global reach, sophisticated network and expertise, will provide on time and in spec avocados that are ready to be sliced, diced, mashed or pureed."

July 24 , 2018

Chile: Atacama table grape growers making progress with varietal reconversion

Varietal reconversion in one of Chile's main grape growing areas has reached 15%, with new cultivars being planted including Timco, Arra 15 and Ralli Seedless.

July 24 , 2018

Spanish mango production to jump by one-third this season

The Spanish mango sector could soon begin exporting outside of Europe if volumes continue to rise, and the industry also has plans to extend the season at the back-end with new varieties.

July 24 , 2018

U.K.: Tesco could soon launch new discount chain

The launch could come as early as September in a bid to claw back some of the market share it has lost to German discounters Aldi and Lidl.

July 24 , 2018

Video: Don Limón CEO on industry digitalization and planting sweet potatoes on Mars

Andreas Schindler, CEO and founder of Don Limón, speaks about the future of the global produce industry and his thoughts about one day planting sweet potatoes with Elon Musk on Mars.

July 24 , 2018

U.S.: Case count rises in cyclospora outbreak linked to McDonald's salads

U.S. authorities say 163 have been affected by a multistate cyclospora outbreak linked to McDonald's salads.

July 20 , 2018

Chilean apple industry concerned over effects of U.S.-China trade war

Chilean exporters worry that if the U.S. exports fewer apples to China, that fruit will likely end up somewhere else.

July 20 , 2018

Spain reveals weather impact on 2017-18 strawberry crop

Strawberry production in Huelva may have declined this past season, but blueberries managed to see a rise.

July 20 , 2018

Opinion: Tesco, Carrefour alliance may not provide results in produce as predicted

Jim Prevor argues it is unlikely that consolidating buying will result in improvements in choice, quality and value for consumers

July 20 , 2018