Argentina: Lemons no longer dominate San Miguel's citrus offering

"San Miguel, one of the leading lemon companies, is now also taking on an important role in sweet citrus," says Alejandro Morajelo.

June 01 , 2016

USDA works to resolve data gaps

The last two weeks have been problematic for companies that depend on the Agricultural Marketing Service's produce industry data.

May 31 , 2016

Russia: Medvedev announces food import ban extension until late 2017

The existing ban has already led to the destruction of 5,274MT worth of plant products since August last year.

May 31 , 2016

Spain: Robust grapefruit, lemon campaign despite crop reductions

Spain has taken an advantageous position in Europe thanks to lower crops from competing countries.

May 31 , 2016

U.S.: Freeze-dried fruit and the fight against food waste

Homegrown Organic Farms has seen sales skyrocket for premium freeze-dried fruits, while more of the fresh crop is also finding a market through increased demand for imperfect produce.

May 31 , 2016

Chilean fruit leader looks to NZ, Australia for ag labor inspiration

Fedefruta's president wants Chile to emulate the seasonal worker legislations of two competing countries on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

May 31 , 2016

NZ: T&G opens new North American office

The move is part of T&G's plan to expand its U.S. apple program significantly over the next six years.

May 30 , 2016

Belgium: BelOrta’s berry evolution gathers pace with gooseberries

The Xenia variety is available slightly earlier than initially expected.

May 30 , 2016

Thailand moves up the ranks in NZ apple export markets

The Thai appetite for imported apples is on the rise, jumping 60% in the first four months of 2016.

May 30 , 2016

Sweet citrus export uptick on the cards for Argentina

The Argentine citrus industry is hopeful for a better year in oranges and easy peelers.

May 30 , 2016