France: Apple prices up significantly in 2015, says Blue Whale

Blue Whale's Marc Peyres expects a solid winter season ahead in Europe and remains hopeful for U.S. protocol changes.

December 02 , 2015

China: Record citrus harvest for Dongfang

ASX-listed Dongfang Modern Agriculture expects total tonnages this year will exceed prospectus forecasts.

December 02 , 2015

France: World's largest wholesale market gets €1B makeover

The first phase of Rungis market refurbishments include a restructuring of the horticulture and decoration section.

December 02 , 2015

PMA maps out leadership transition

Produce Marketing Association CEO Bryan Silbermann will retire in just over a year from now, with president Cathy Burns to soon take over day-to-day operations.

December 01 , 2015

U.S.: First tomatoes planted in NatureFresh's new Ohio greenhouse

With the first construction phase of 12 completed, NatureFresh says its OhioRed-branded tomatoes should be ready for harvest in February.

December 01 , 2015

Chilean walnut thefts reach US$2.8M in two years

After a Chilean footballer was implicated in a recent walnut robbery, an industry head has called on authorities to bring down the criminal 'conspiracy'.

December 01 , 2015

Could empty China-bound trains be loaded with European fresh produce?

Dubbed the 'New Silk Road', the YuXinOu Railway is reportedly faster than seafreight and has space for fruit and veg.

December 01 , 2015

Editorial: Turkey's produce trade with Russia in numbers

Russia bought around half of Turkey's vegetable exports and more than a third of its fruit shipments last year. With the market set to be closed on Jan. 1, all that volume will either need to find new markets or rot on trees.

December 01 , 2015

Spanish researchers triple figs' shelf life

By packing figs with micro-perferated films, scientists say they can inhibit the growth of destructive microorganisms.

December 01 , 2015

Australia: Woolworths to give free fruit to children

After a successful pilot program in South Australia, Woolworths is taking the 'Free Fruit for Kids' scheme national.

December 01 , 2015