China: Qiandongnan gets funding approval for 4,000ha blueberry project

The company has been given approval to issue bonds worth US$119 million to finance the project.

August 02 , 2016

Australia: Perfection Fresh buys rights to Calypso mango marketing

The company has announced it intends to establish plantings of the sought-after variety overseas to ensure counter-seasonal supply.

August 02 , 2016

U.S. situation prompts more Mexican lime exports to EU, says Don Limón

Don Limón CEO Andreas Schindler discusses lime markets and better access to Mexican small growers, as well as budding sweet potato projects in Central America and West Africa.

August 02 , 2016

China to strengthen inspections for NZ kiwifruit imports

Chinese authorities are putting in stricter measures after two shipments were found with "kiwifruit rot" last month.

August 01 , 2016

Canada: European Runner Beans season coming up at Orangeline

Greenhouse grower Orangeline Farms is gearing up for its European Runner Bean season as part of its 'Zing! Healthy Foods' line.

August 01 , 2016

Russia intercepts massive illegal produce import shipment

Melons made up a large proportion of a recently intercepted shipment of fruit that was sent back across the border into Kazakhstan.

August 01 , 2016

Aussie mangoes like an "entirely new category" in the U.S.

Ben Reilly of Steritech discusses excitement around the Australian mango deal in the U.S.

August 01 , 2016

U.S.: "Share. Mango. Love" campaign spices up promotions with culture

The National Mango Board (NMB) is taking consumers on a food journey to Mexico and Puerto Rico to show the fruit's cultural richness through videos, stories and recipes.

July 29 , 2016

Carb substitutes: Avocado as the bread in the burger?

First it was cauliflower rice and portobello mushroom buns, but now a new foodie idea with avocados has caught the public's eye on Instagram.

July 29 , 2016

Dutch onions notch winter export record

The country saw export volumes soar 22.6% over the period, with Senegal, Brazil and the U.K. as the leading markets.

July 29 , 2016