FEPEX: Spain calls for EU measures against Moroccan tomato imports

A 75% increase in Moroccan tomato imports has led to an "irretrievable loss of income" for Spanish growers, according to FEPEX.

January 22 , 2016

Russian retailer to stock Iranian produce this spring

A London Stock Exchange-listed Russian supermarket intends to source a wide range of Iranian food items in a few months' time.

January 22 , 2016

Let me take you down, 'cause I'm canoeing to.....strawberry fields

After severe flooding in Northern Ireland, strawberry grower Philip Fox can only reach his plants by canoe.

January 22 , 2016

Chilean blueberry exports down 12%

Chile's blueberry shipments may be lower, but weather conditions have improved and there is very little sign of El Niño-related weather patterns in the country.

January 22 , 2016

Poland eyes Iranian fruit imports after sanctions are lifted

Until now Iran has been unable to make the most of its high rankings in the world's production of stone fruit, pome fruit, melons, citrus and nuts.

January 21 , 2016

SanLucar to show its strides in social responsibility at Fruit Logistica

Spanish produce group SanLucar has spent €7 million on social and environmental projects around the world in recent years.

January 21 , 2016

NZ to pick up U.S.-bound apple exports

Despite some orchard damages in Nelson, Pipfruit NZ CEO Alan Pollard expects apple volumes will be similar in 2016 with more fruit going to the U.S. and China.

January 21 , 2016

Slovenian supermarket refutes Israeli produce boycott claims

Media reports claim Israeli avocados, grapefruit and dates have been taken off the shelves at Slovenia's largest supermarket chain.

January 21 , 2016

Peruvian 'Sun mango' proves an unexpected hit in Chinese second tier cities

The Peruvian Embassy in China recently co-hosted a tasting event for the country's mangoes.

January 21 , 2016

Mixed volume outlook for South African pome fruit

The South African Apple & Pear Producers' Association expects a challenging season with the effects of heat waves and drought, but new orchards coming on-line could spark slightly higher volumes.

January 20 , 2016