U.S.: Apple import permits for China expected 'in time for new harvest'

Despite China signing a deal to allow all U.S. apple imports in January, a grower body has received 'no indication' the process has moved forward.

April 14 , 2015

Peru's lemon essential oil exports see incremental growth

Demand for natural products in food and cosmetics has helped Peru's lemon essential oil exports double in five years.

April 14 , 2015

U.S.: Nature Fresh Farms begins 180-acre greenhouse project

The first tomato crop from a major greenhouse project in Ohio is expected to be harvested this December.

April 14 , 2015

Spain: Banana workers ready to strike in the Canary Islands

A Canary Islands union alleges banana growers are avoiding contract negotiations in order to hire new staff at lower wages.

April 13 , 2015

Average global produce consumption up 4% over half century

An interactive website shows Cuba leads the world in fruit consumption, while the British eat a lot more than their first world counterparts.

April 13 , 2015

Cranberry consumption study shows fruit has impact on blood sugar

A recent study shows complementing meals with cranberries can produce 'modest but notable' health benefits.

April 13 , 2015

Australia: Chinese supermarket chain to work closer with Tasmania

Yonghui Superstores plans to buy more than US$15 million of Australian fruit, meat and seafood products in 2015.

April 13 , 2015

Chilean kiwifruit leader accuses Zespri of anti-competitive behavior

Carlos Cruzat says New Zealand's Zespri has 'regressed' in its market behavior since it was fined for monopolistic practices in Korea almost four years ago.

April 13 , 2015

South Africa: CGA releases citrus export forecast

The 2015 citrus campaign has "difficult" written all over it, according to a South African industry body.

April 10 , 2015

South Africa: Zeder confirms full Capespan buyout bid

A South African agribusiness investor hopes to buy out minority shareholders in a US$590 million a year produce company.

April 10 , 2015