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Russia ends produce ban on Bosnia and Herzegovina

Rosselkhoznadzor cited "high phytosanitary risk" last August when the ban was imposed on fruit and vegetable imports.
October 25 , 2016

Colombian blueberry production set for expansion

With Argentina soon to receive protocols to ship plants to Colombia, one company believes the small industry is about to undergo major development.
October 25 , 2016

Early fig season causes problems for Turkish exporters

A major Turkish fig company says European supermarkets were not prepared for the peak volumes that came 15-20 days earlier than normal this year.
October 25 , 2016

South Africa 'unlocking' blueberry investment funds

Trevor McKenzie says the arrival of low chill genetics has been a key factor in the 'exponential increase' in blueberry plantings over the last two years.
October 24 , 2016

Photo Gallery: Specialty Mexican produce on display

We show just some of the artistic displays and niche products that were on show at PMA Fresh Summit.
October 24 , 2016

U.S.: Rambutans "becoming more mainstream", says HLB Specialties exec

With a new approach to the exotic fruit, HLB Specialties is finding more interest in rambutans from retailers.
October 24 , 2016

U.S.: Mexican growers bet on crops for growing Asian, Latin populations

From long beans to litchis, jicamas to jalapeƱos, Mexican growers are increasingly looking to culturally-oriented crops to find their fortunes in the United States.
October 24 , 2016

NZ: Seeka undergoes rebrand to reflect produce diversity

Chief executive Michael Franks says the company now does a lot more than simply grow and export kiwifruit.
October 24 , 2016

U.S.: Veggie noodle craze spirals into retail market

On trend and no longer just a niche concept, the vegetable-based pasta market is now "al dente" and ready to be served.
October 24 , 2016

South Africa: Citrogold launches new mandarin hybrid

Further hectarage allocations of the Leanri will only be made in 2020 and will depend on the market response to the variety.
October 24 , 2016