South African citrus industry achieves record exports

CGA head Justin Chadwick explains it was not only a successful season in terms of volumes but also industry returns.

October 02 , 2017

Destination Canada for next International Blueberry Organization Summit

After reaching new heights in China last month, the next International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit is set to take place in British Columbia, one of the world's leading growing regions for the superfruit. 

October 02 , 2017

Spain: Ailimpo increases 2017-18 lemon forecast

While volumes of the predominant Fino variety are set to increase year-on-year, Verna production is expected to drop significantly.

September 29 , 2017

Monsanto banned from EU parliament for shunning hearing

The upcoming hearing is expected to address allegations of regulatory interference against the U.S. multinational.

September 29 , 2017

U.S.: OTA applauds bipartisan bill to boost global organic trade oversight

"It is essential that we modernize and get up to speed to prevent organic fraud and to ensure that every stakeholder in the organic chain is playing by the rules," said OTA CEO Laura Batcha.

September 29 , 2017

Three face death penalty for Del Monte Kenya pineapple theft, report says

The alleged robbers of 30 pineapples were reportedly first arraigned in the magistrate’s court in 2008.

September 29 , 2017

US$42M of strawberries, lettuce goes to waste in the U.K.

By calculating and identifying the causes of food waste in the U.K., non-profit WRAP is bringing together key actors across the supply chain in a bid to reduce it and find estimated savings worth billions of pounds.

September 29 , 2017

U.S.: NW cherry growers faced challenging market in second half of season

An industry body representative said the biggest challenge this season had been not been the high volumes but the low Brix levels in general.

September 29 , 2017

Ecuadorian dragon fruit exporters gauge response from trials in U.S. market

The sector is using its low season to get a feel for the newly opened U.S. market ahead of its peak harvest that starts in December.

September 29 , 2017

CPMA praises NAFTA renegotiation progress on phytosanitary, biotech issues

The latest round of talks concluded in Ottawa this week, with the next meeting to take place in the U.S. in mid-October.

September 29 , 2017