Spain: Valencian citrus industry needs unified brand, claims IGP leader

While Valencia may be synonymous with citrus, an industry leader thinks growers in the Spanish region aren't doing enough to promote themselves.

November 05 , 2015

U.S. trade expert urges EU compromise in TTIP pesticide talks

Compatibility was the catchcry of a panel discussion on U.S.-EU trade during PMA Fresh Summit, but retailer policies and consumer expectations may be a hurdle.

November 05 , 2015

Spain: Lechuvitas take innovation stage at Fruit Attraction

With a bit of water in a white carton so lettuce can keep growing, Primaflor's 'Lechuvitas' product was on show in Madrid for Fruit Attraction.

November 05 , 2015

U.K.: Supply chain problems will force production decline, NFU warns

A report from the National Farmers' Union says record levels of imported produce in U.K. supermarkets are hitting local growers hard.

November 05 , 2015

South Africa: Fruit selfie campaign targets millennials

A major pome fruit marketer hopes to boost fruit consumption among children with a new campaign.

November 05 , 2015

Russia to destroy apple shipment amid false document concerns

Russian authorities say they have been unable to determine the country of origin of an apple consignment.

November 05 , 2015

Australia: New horticulture minister opens APAL office

Liberal Senator Ruston says the pome fruit industry is 'diverse and dynamic with a bright future'.

November 05 , 2015

Chile: PMA Fruittrade technical sessions to address critical industry topics

A major trade show to be held in Santiago next week will include educational sessions specific to various crops including table grapes, citrus and berries.

November 05 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 44, 2015

Arrival volumes of Mexican avocados in the U.S. during week 44 were impacted by the recent Hurricane Patricia.

November 04 , 2015

U.S.: Proposed chlorpyrifos ban would hurt produce growers, says CFFA

Barry Bedwell says the EPA's proposed ban of a common insecticide is part of a growing trend to limit chemical use due to 'selective and largely inaccurate' information.

November 04 , 2015