EU pushes ahead in FTA negotiations with Canada, Tunisia

While the EU waits on Britain to invoke Article 50 to leave, the bloc continues to advance in trade deals that may benefit some produce companies.

July 07 , 2016

China: Tasmanian apples in the spotlight at Fruitday

"To FruitDay customers this is not just a normal Fuji apple," says co-founder Loren Zhao.

July 07 , 2016

U.S.: Chiquita confirms move from New Orleans

Only two years after returning to the Big Easy, Chiquita has announced it will move its Gulf operations from New Orleans back to Gulfport.

July 06 , 2016

Eggplants 'exceptional' for soil health in organic agriculture, says Eosta

One organic grower says eggplants are almost more important for the soil than revenue.

July 06 , 2016

NatureFresh launches TOMZ snacking tomato program

A Canadian greenhouse grower now has a brand encompassing several tomato varieties produced year-round.

July 06 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 26, 2016

Demand was stable in Asia for U.S. Red Delicious apples while a decreasing Californian Navel supply saw strong demand at home.

July 06 , 2016

Solar fruit drying tech a boon for food safety, sustainability

A Chilean-Swiss invention shows promise for the dried fruit industry, with possible patent expansions on the cards in Australia and South Africa.

July 06 , 2016

U.S.: California cherry shortfall boosted NW season, says Domex

Volumes from the Golden State were heavily affected by rain in April and May.

July 06 , 2016

Mexico: Could jackfruit prove a snack for all trades?

Jackfruit has taken off as a vegetarian alternative to meat in the U.S. but the crop is barely known south of the border where much of the fruit is sourced.

July 05 , 2016

Inprotsa to oppose US$32M award in Del Monte pineapple dispute

A major Costa Rican grower has accused Del Monte of allegedly 'maliciously causing the market to believe that it exclusively owned the MD-2 pineapple variety'.

July 05 , 2016