AGRO Merchants acquires Baltic Sea port operation

The new acquisition gives the global cold storage and logistics player access to Europe's fastest growing deep-sea terminal.

July 04 , 2017

U.S. imported citrus market robust across the board

Capespan North America CEO Mark Greenberg explains what is going on in the easy peeler, Navel and lemon markets.

July 04 , 2017

Russia set to extend EU produce ban by 18 months

The European Commission reacted the same week by announcing an extra €70 million in support for tree fruit growers.

July 04 , 2017

Opinion: The huge economic potential of breadfruit - Pt. 4

Michael McLaughlin of The Trees That Feed Foundation argues that in a country like Jamaica, "money does grow on trees."

July 04 , 2017

China's Fruitday.com launches U.S. 'cherry map' for consumers

The e-commerce site's co-founder said the guide was to help consumers 'differentiate premium U.S. cherries in the face of a complicated domestic market.'

July 04 , 2017

Australia: Queensland grower raises alarm over Tahitian lime import proposals

A local grower is concerned about potential threats from pests and oversupply, but the draft review downplays any significant expected volume from the countries concerned.

July 03 , 2017

Fairtrade Foundation applauds duty-free commitment for poorest countries post-Brexit

The organization has however raised concerns over the absence of Kenya in the announcement.

July 03 , 2017

Ecuador next in line for Hass avocado boom

Wedged between avocado powerhouse Peru and up-and-comer Colombia, one wonders why Ecuador hasn't capitalized sooner on the lucrative crop.

July 03 , 2017

The Packaging Pitch: Learning from dog food wellness marketing

What’s the difference between health and wellness? While the words seem similar, the difference is actually substantial.

July 03 , 2017

U.S.: Strong outlook for Central Valley grapes as harvests get underway

A representative of California's fruit grower body says it's smiles all round for table grape and stonefruit growers this season, with the winter rains providing everyone with a lift.

July 03 , 2017