Chile gripped by floods

Rivers have overflown this weekend in the central region of Chile, the Southern Hemisphere's leading fruit-exporting nation.

April 17 , 2016

Canada: Nature's Touch recalls frozen fruit over Hep A concerns

A frozen organic berry and cherry blend product has been pulled from the shelves in Canada.

April 15 , 2016

Spain to export Europe's first stonefruit to Chinese mainland

Fepex has hailed the market breakthrough as an "historic milestone" for the Spanish industry.

April 15 , 2016

Russia detains hundreds of tons of gray market fruit

Despite the added disincentive that intercepted illegal produce will be destroyed, traders are still trying to bring sanctioned fruit into Russia.

April 15 , 2016

U.S. lemon market access, CBS controls on the agenda for San Miguel

While rains have hampered harvests, exporter San Miguel aims to make the most of a wider lemon market window this year.

April 15 , 2016

U.K. schoolchildren to test "space seeds"

British kids will be studying the effects of weightlessness and radiation on rocket (arugula) seed development.

April 15 , 2016

South African fruit industry gets boost from Indonesian decision

Not only does the new trading regime making exports easier for a range of South African fruit, but it allows shipments to enter the Port of Jakarta.

April 14 , 2016

SanLucar teams up with mozzarella brand at German retailers

Spanish produce company SanLucar hopes to raise its tomato sales through a new partnership with Italian cheesemaker Galbani.

April 14 , 2016

EU report 'does not exclude' health risks from dimethoate

The EU food safety watchdog has called for further studies into the effects of an insecticide used on crops including cherries.

April 14 , 2016

Colombia: Turumba keeps it real with 100% natural fruit pulp

With no freezing or pasteurization, a Colombian group is setting itself apart from the rest and gaining an export presence.

April 14 , 2016