EU must maintain dialogue with Russia to restore trade, says Freshfel

The European Fresh Produce Association has urged the EU to improve the efficiency of its measures to support farmers affected by the protracted ban.

July 05 , 2016

Colombian pineapple company explodes into export markets

Having only begun exporting to the U.S. and Europe over recent months, a large Colombian pineapple grower is hoping to double its plantation hectarage next year.

July 05 , 2016

Hortifrut, Munger Brothers buy time for berry merger

While technicalities in the merger still need to be ironed out, a US$100 million expansion plan is set to continue over the next two years.

July 04 , 2016

Photo Gallery: One of the U.K.'s largest apple orchards

Take a look at a one of the orchards of a major English apple grower based in the southeastern country of Kent.

July 04 , 2016

Argentina gears up for IBO Summit 2016 with launch in Entre Rios

Various regional authorities gathered in a key Argentine blueberry-growing region to officially launch the biggest event in the industry calendar.

July 04 , 2016

Australia's fruit fly fight gets AUD$5M boost

The head of Horticulture Innovation Australia says recent grants will help the industry access new markets that have stringent Medfly requirements.

July 04 , 2016

UK and EU produce companies play down short-term Brexit impacts

We speak to a British importer, a consumer insight panel, and a Dutch exporter to get their take on what Brexit could mean for produce supply and prices in the near future.

July 04 , 2016

Genuine Coconut to go global following innovation award

The company that won the 2016 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award is ramping up supplies of its organic coconut water that can be consumed directly from the shell.

July 04 , 2016

Major English apple grower explores export opportunities

An English grower that produces near one in four apples sold in the U.K. is hoping to take advantage of emerging markets and global food trends.

July 04 , 2016

Colombia makes first steps toward Chinese avocado market access

A Chinese delegation may visit Colombia by the end of the year to carry out an initial pest risk analysis for avocado imports.

July 01 , 2016