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Peru: Israeli partnership to boost Cusco avocado exports

Cusco-based grower Agrícola Matilda plans to export 15 containers of Hass avocados to the European Union this year.
March 11 , 2016

Brazil: New start-up follows global trend to promote 'ugly' food

Fruta Imperfeita sells products that have not met growers' standards due to flaws in appearance or color.
March 11 , 2016

Cuba seeks foreign investment for citrus field renewal

The Cuban Agriculture Ministry has announced plans for a citrus field renovation project that will be open to foreign investment.
March 11 , 2016

U.S.: Robinson Fresh's organic arm signs deal with Sustainable Harvest

Sales from Tomorrow's Organics produce cartons will help fund organic family farming initiatives in Central America.
March 11 , 2016

U.S.: Limoneira loss deepens in Q1

Lower lemon production in Arizona weakened sales in the first quarter, but CEO Harold Edwards is optimistic about prices and returns for the rest of 2016.
March 10 , 2016

Australia to "double cherry exports" in parts of Asia if mainland access gained

Cherry Growers Australia (CGA) CEO Simon Boughey says export records have been "smashed" across a wide range of markets this season.
March 10 , 2016

EU strives for higher fruit consumption, less obesity in schools

European Parliament has approved a new draft law to merge the EU-wide school fruit and vegetable scheme with a similar milk provision program.
March 10 , 2016

India: Barhi date volumes in line to meet Ramadan demand

The "pioneers" of growing Israeli-sourced date palms in India are bullish for a very strong crop in a few months' time.
March 10 , 2016

U.S.: 'Imperfect' produce to make April debut at Whole Foods

The move comes amid debate over food waste from fruits and vegetables that don't meet aesthetic standards.
March 10 , 2016

South Korea sees record fruit imports in 2015

Avocados, mangoes, lemons, dates and grapes all saw record import volumes in the market last year.
March 10 , 2016