Ecuador exports fewer bananas to China, Turkey

Exports rose to Russia, Italy and Japan, but fell to the likes of the U.S. and China.

February 21 , 2017

GreenCoop's enviro-friendly tomato project takes off in Central Europe

The group only uses renewable energy from geothermal sources, and its brand 'Happy Tomato from Rye Island' is taking market share from big European players in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

February 21 , 2017

U.K.: Tozer expands range of hybrid vegetable, leafy green varieties

The British vegetable breeders debuted a range of hybrid vegetables at Fruit Logistica, including celery, parsnip, kale, onion and rocket varieties.

February 21 , 2017

Opinion: Why bother planting breadfruit trees? Pt. 2

In part two of four, Michael McLaughlin of the Trees That Feed Foundation explains how and why more than 100,000 tree have been planted despite the fact that the fruit doesn't produce fertile seeds.

February 21 , 2017

Weather to result in fewer Argentine lemons and later start date

The head of Argentina's Fedecitrus says he is unconcerned about the recent stay that was announced on lemon market access by U.S. authorities.

February 21 , 2017

U.S.: Rains may hinder California strawberry volumes but will boost quality, says rep

The world's largest strawberry-growing region has seen its production rise over recent years despite falling acreage.

February 20 , 2017

BanaBay buoyant for 2017 as it eyes breaking into the U.S.

BananBay's Mark O'Sullivan tells us about the company's avocado expansion, branded plantain crisps from Ecuador and breaking into U.S. market.

February 20 , 2017

Peru: Early season avocados to ramp up in 2017, says ProHass president

Exponential growth in avocado production out of Peru is no secret in the global produce industry, but a wider supply window may start to be felt this upcoming season.

February 20 , 2017

"Huge scope" for India to increase produce supply into Europe

A representative from an Indian agricultural promotion group says the country needs to focus on areas like post-harvesting and logistics.

February 20 , 2017

China: Joy Wing Mau acquires stake in Shennong Variety Management

Joy Wing Mau continues on the minority acquisition path, this time in China with a major fruit variety breeder.

February 17 , 2017