New fruit wholesale market to become largest in eastern China

Jiaxing Fruit Market, one of the largest domestic fruit wholesale markets in China, now has a new neighbor.

February 03 , 2016

Ecuadorian mangoes gain access to Chinese market

The Ecuadorian mango industry will now have a new market outlet after Chinese authorities granted access on Jan. 28.

February 03 , 2016

Germany: BayWa expands into exotic fruit business

German company BayWa plans to buy a majority share in TFC Holland B.V. for €28.7 million.

February 02 , 2016

Total Produce buys majority stake in U.S. produce group

California-based Progressive Produce has joined the likes of Oppy, Eco Farms and Gambles Group under Total Produce's North American umbrella.

February 02 , 2016

Biopesticides: A US$1.6 billion sector on the move

When the Biopesticide Industry Alliance began it had just five members. Now that number has swelled to 91 with a mix of large chemical companies and smaller, rapidly-growing innovators.

February 02 , 2016

Bolivia to ramp up grape industry

The Bolivian grape industry aims to increase hectarage significantly, while the government has also placed a temporary ban on imports.

February 02 , 2016

Initiative aims to highlight the true cost of fresh produce

A German project with a range of backers aims to "create a more level playing field in the market where the producer will be rewarded with a better price and the polluter will pay".

February 02 , 2016

U.K: Morrisons slash price of fruit and vegetables in 'price crunch' campaign

Supermarket chain Morrisons is cutting the price of fresh produce across its U.K. stores with an average 19% drop on fruit and vegetable lines.

February 02 , 2016

Opinion: Explaining the highest table grape prices in four years

Agronometrics analyst Roberto Lagos looks at auspicious markets and troublesome weather for Chilean grape shippers.

February 02 , 2016

Aronia berries, from Bosnia to Berlin

With support from the Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO), Tatarevich & Sons will be at Fruit Logistica looking for partners to buy its antioxidant-rich superfruit.

February 01 , 2016