Mango production-to-export gap "too much", says Pakistani leader

Financial constraints from two governments have set back Pakistani ambitions to treat mangoes at source for exports to the U.S.

August 09 , 2016

Canada Banana Farms plans rapid expansion

What began as therapy after a car accident has become a viable business to provide local bananas in cool climes.

August 08 , 2016

Google taps Olympics hype with Doodle Fruit Games

Be it a mandarin playing golf with a blueberry ball or a pineapple tennis player practicing its slice, the game is as hilarious as it is novel. And it's a great plug for the fruit sector.

August 08 , 2016

Russia destroys 7,282MT of banned food imports

Rosselkhoznadzor has released figures relating to its sanctioned foodstuff destruction policy for the past 12 months.

August 08 , 2016

Brazil's fruit export deal in numbers

Brazil's lime and orange exports to Europe have shot up this year while apple shipments have plummeted.

August 08 , 2016

Chile ships season's first China-bound avocado exports

Exportadora Santa Cruz is upbeat about the relatively new market, as well as fast-growing destinations like Germany and Argentina.

August 08 , 2016

Olympic village puts Brazil's fruit diversity on display

A cornucopia of fruits and nutrients will be on offer to Olympic and Paralympic athletes in Rio de Janeiro.

August 08 , 2016

U.S.: CDC links Salmonella outbreak to alfalfa sprouts

The CDC reported 30 people have been infected with Salmonella in nine states, with a Colorado operation as a likely source.

August 05 , 2016

Positive forecast for Washington State apple crop

The state's production will be higher this year but still down on the record 2014 crop.

August 05 , 2016

NZ: Zespri puts China-bound kiwifruit shipments on hold

Zespri expects the temporary suspension to last for around one week while it works on new protocols with MPI.

August 05 , 2016