Ecuadorian bananas a 'force' in new Chinese province

Ecuador's bananas are gaining ground in China, with the launch of a promotion campaign in a major retail chain.

December 01 , 2014

Farming a powerhouse of U.K. economy, says govt

U.K. Environment secretary Elizabeth Truss says agriculture is helping support the government's long-term plans.

December 01 , 2014

NZ fruit growers embrace ozone tech for healthy orchards

OA-Global's ozone technology products worked wonders on kiwifruit trials in New Zealand, and the company hopes for similar success in new geographies and crops.

December 01 , 2014

Security officer injured in attack on Philippine banana executives

A recent armed attack in the Philippines targeted Del Monte executives.

November 28 , 2014

Gaza officials block Israeli produce flows

The Gaza Ministry of Agriculture has responded to a recent Israeli blockade of produce at the Kerem Shalom crossing.

November 28 , 2014

Swiss authorities seek to allay Russian fruit smuggling suspicions

The Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture is taking all steps to avoid the country's fruit getting banned in Russia.

November 28 , 2014

Argentine pome fruit exporters hold 'high expectations' for India

Two Argentine apple shippers are delighted at the new Indian market access, with both saying they were surprised at the news and that a strong future is in store.

November 28 , 2014

Chilean kiwifruit industry prepares ground for 2015 season

Breeding programs and pre-conditioning are two of many priorities for Chilean kiwifruit growers next year.

November 28 , 2014

Doubts linger after brief Chilean port strike

Chile's cherry and blueberry industries have very different views on the effects of recent port strikes.

November 27 , 2014

U.S.: Fair trade demand 'tremendous' as awareness grows

A fair trader from Interrupcion says the recent U.S. focus on immigration and farmworkers' rights is here to stay.

November 27 , 2014