Lidl UK pledges 100% sustainable banana sourcing

The supermarket is in the process of switching its banana sourcing model, pledging to complete the objective by the end of this year

February 03 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 4, 2016

The U.S. market for imported stonefruit remained slow in week 4, while prices dropped in Brazil and Mexico due to rotting in some shipments.

February 03 , 2016

Latin American avocado exports to China skyrocket in 2015

The three leading avocado-exporting nations of Latin America have upped the ante in their China-bound shipments.

February 03 , 2016

Medfly scare prompts U.S. ban on Moroccan citrus imports

AHPIS has announced it will prohibit imports of Moroccan tangerines, clementines, mandarins and sweet oranges as of Feb. 8.

February 03 , 2016

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