Spain: Harvesting begins for 'Saturn-like' flat peaches  

As the export campaign gears up, producers are predicting good prices for the fruit.

May 13 , 2016

PMA, United Fresh to expand Joint Committee on Responsible Labor Practices

The boards of both groups believe the issue is a "critical discussion" the industry needs to have.

May 13 , 2016

Opinion: In branding, a picture is worth a thousand words

Marketing veteran Bev Oster discusses the importance of getting visual communication on point.

May 13 , 2016

Ecuador: Small banana growers bank on Chinese prospects

Sold under the state-backed brand Zumcor, volumes of exported fruit from smaller Ecuadorian banana growers are set to rise.

May 13 , 2016

Russia: Speculation mounts over more bans on Turkish fruit

A Rosselkhoznadzor representative has told Interfax the agency plans to ban imports of Turkish lemons, grapefruit and squash.

May 12 , 2016

Russia bans Turkish lettuce imports

While lettuce was not on an initial list of banned items, the Russian Government has found phytosanitary grounds to suspend imports of the leafy vegetable from Turkey.

May 12 , 2016

New burgundy-colored apple 'Bravo' hits store shelves

Stay classy Western Australia.

May 12 , 2016

Peru gets closer to U.S. asparagus market access without fumigation

A recent ministerial visit appears to have borne fruit for market access arrangements surrounding asparagus and blueberries.

May 12 , 2016

Freshfel weighs in on EU-Mercosur trade debate

The deal could help raise a bilateral fruit and vegetable trade that already stands at close to €1.2 billion annually.

May 12 , 2016

NZ Koru apples arrive in U.S. market

Marketed by some of the biggest names in the North American apple industry, Koru has been described as an "inspired combination" of Fuji and Braeburn.

May 12 , 2016