Majority of Poland's apple crop to be sent for processing, says Appolonia

The head of a major Polish apple company says the first shipments to China now look set to begin around mid-October.

September 06 , 2016

Russia: Greenhouse vegetable growers eye Chinese market

With significant state support for agricultural projects boosting vegetable production, many growers are now looking for export opportunities.

September 06 , 2016

Ecuadorian mango exports set for another rise

With the first harvests to begin in two weeks, the Ecuadorian Mango Foundation is projecting 12 million boxes of fruit to be shipped from country.

September 06 , 2016

U.S.: Watermelon radish gets packaging makeover at Frieda's

The watermelon radish may be the darling of foodies, but at retail its outer appearance can be confusing for new consumers.

September 06 , 2016

U.S.: Limited supply of club grape varieties 'angering retailers', says Pandol Bros

John Pandol says California's table grape volumes look set to be higher than the previous two years.

September 05 , 2016

U.S.: Western Growers opens agtech innovation competition

Western Growers says its competition will give startups the resources required to tailor their product to industry needs and connect them with key leaders.

September 05 , 2016

South African citrus industry prepares for potential HLB incursion

The head of South Africa's Citrus Improvement Scheme says unambiguous protocols are needed given the 'expanding threat' of HLB around the world.

September 05 , 2016

The Packaging Pitch: "Keeping it real" with integrity marketing

Marketing guru Lisa Cork walks us through the Whole Foods aisle and describes a food revolution that is underway.

September 05 , 2016

Spanish officials seize cocaine in Colombian banana shipment

The administrator of a fruit company in Seville has been arrested over the incident.

September 05 , 2016

Fyffes sees H1 profits rise despite banana market issues

Fyffes' results for the first half of 2016 were lifted by higher volumes in its pineapple and melon businesses and the March acquisition of a Canadian mushroom grower.

September 02 , 2016