New U.S.-South Africa Avocado Committee seeks to overcome trade barriers

Amid soaring U.S. avocado demand, the first U.S.-South Africa agricultural committee has been set up.

February 09 , 2015

U.S. clears French pome fruit imports

After a 10-year hiatus due to a leaf borer detection, France is again shipping apples to the U.S.

February 09 , 2015

Colombia: Avocado industry steps up efforts for U.S. market access this year

Colombia's Agriculture Minster says gaining U.S. avocado access would be like 'winning the lottery'.

February 09 , 2015

Inside one of Europe's largest banana ripening facilities

The head of a major U.K. banana ripening facility likens the business to a 'hamster wheel', and says reputations can be 'built over years and lost in days'.

February 09 , 2015

U.S.: Limoneira and Cadiz in citrus growth

Limoneira has acquired an additional 200 acres of lemon trees for around US$1.2 million.

February 09 , 2015

Israeli papaya breeder wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

Aviv Flowers Packing House has taken one of the produce industry's most prestigious prizes, with a seedless papaya that boasts a complex flavor, a long shelf life and a lack of any pungent aftertaste.

February 06 , 2015

U.K.: Tesco investigated by new regulator

The U.K. Groceries Code Adjudicator has 'reasonable suspicion' Tesco breached its code of practice.

February 06 , 2015

Fruit flies shown to 'indirectly' smell antioxidants

Research has shown that antioxidants attract fruit flies and cause the females to lay eggs.

February 06 , 2015

U.S.: Giumarra announces first year for DulceVida stonefruit

Giumarra has described its 'extra-sweet' apricots and nectarines as an 'international solution'.

February 06 , 2015

China: Mexican Embassy holds reception to celebrate first berries' arrival

An Aneberries representative says Mexican berries' sweetness will fare well for them in China.

February 06 , 2015