State of the Market - Week 30, 2014

Canadian cherry exporters outperformed their U.S. competition in China during week 30.

July 30 , 2014

Dutch company uses 'country-specific' greenhouse technology on farms

A Dutch horticultural supplier has been praised for its innovative technology used on a South African farm.

July 30 , 2014

Prevar announces U.S. Smitten apple production

Prevar has selected a U.S.-based fruit company to produce its exclusive and well-received Smitten apples.

July 30 , 2014

French apple exporter 'uncertain' about forthcoming season

France's biggest apple exporter expects greater shipments to Asia this year, but is unsure about the European market.

July 30 , 2014

Advertorial: Expoalimentaria, a regional platform for food exports

From August 27-29, Peru will be the 'world capital of food' with Lima hosting Expoalimentaria 2014.

July 30 , 2014

Del Monte CEO sees silver lining from recent crop-damaging weather

A Del Monte exec says while there are market benefits from recent poor weather, it has driven up costs.

July 30 , 2014

U.K.: Waitrose launches new nectarine and grape lines

A British retailer conducted a worldwide search to find the "perfect" nectarine, but found it very close to home.

July 30 , 2014

U.S.: APHIS proposes to allow additional Korean orange imports

Two Korean orange hybrids could soon be eligible for U.S. import if APHIS's proposal goes through.

July 30 , 2014

U.S.: organic industry briefs Congress on HLB control efforts

A U.S. organic industry representative says chemical-free methods of controlling citrus greening must be found, as current neonicotinoid practices are dangerous to human health.

July 30 , 2014

It's too early to speculate on Russian ban of EU fruit, says Koziy

RK Marketing's Irina Koziy gives her two kopeks on talk that Russia may ban fresh fruit imports from some European countries.

July 29 , 2014