More News

Colombia aims to replace grape imports with domestic production

Colombia's Minister of Agriculture believes the country will one day soon export seedless grapes from the Cauca Valley.
April 29 , 2015

Fresh Del Monte's income slips despite increased sales in Q1

Higher banana procurement costs were among the issues that contributed to Fresh Del Monte's first quarter net income falling by 25%.
April 28 , 2015

Argentina: Medfly detected in Mendoza

Argentina's Senasa has emphasized a recent pest discovery in an urban area does not affect Oasis Centro's fruit fly-free status.
April 28 , 2015

Royse: Drones, water tech and urban farming the future of agriculture

"If we're talking about sustainability, the elephant in the room is basically the environmental impact of hundreds of years of agriculture," says Roger Royse.
April 28 , 2015

Freshfel launches new EU production and consumption statistics database

Freshfel members will now have a new tool at their fingertips for analyzing markets and forming strategies.
April 28 , 2015

Giumarra blackberry suppliers employ new growing method

A new planting technique for blackberries makes it easier for the fruit to be harvested and ensures more berries make the grade.
April 28 , 2015

Colombia: International certifications lift avocado exports

One avocado producer estimates Colombia's export volumes shot up by around a half last season.
April 28 , 2015

Russia tightens EU food import restrictions

Having stopped Bulgarian fruit and vegetable re-exports last week amid suspicions of fake phytosanitary certificates, Russia is considering extending the ban to other countries.
April 27 , 2015

Chile: Body of Fruticola Atacama worker found

Fruticola Atacama's Horacio Parra says the discovery of the body of worker Jennifer Novoa has brought great peace to her family.
April 27 , 2015

Early starts likely for U.S. and Canadian cherry growers

While the British Columbia cherry growers are 'mobbed' by Chinese interest, the U.S. Northwest early start is cause for 'excitement'.
April 27 , 2015