IKEA hydroponic garden blends home-grown veg with funky furniture

Due to hit the shelves in Sweden in May, the soil-free home gardening kit has been developed in collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.

March 24 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 11, 2016

The first Chilean Granny Smith apple shipments for China took off in week 11.

March 23 , 2016

U.S.: Yakima Fresh recognized for cancer awareness campaign contribution

The American Institute for Cancer Research has thanked fruit grower-shipper Yakima Fresh for its support in the 'together we can' campaign.

March 23 , 2016

U.S.: Whole Foods to stock Fair Food Program strawberries

Soon after joining the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), retailer Whole Foods has expanded an existing program with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to source strawberries.

March 23 , 2016

Mexican imports recover in 2015

U.S. exporters were the main beneficiaries of a rise in Mexico's fruit import purchases last year, mostly driven by the apple trade.

March 23 , 2016

Chile: Medfly contingency plan underway in Valparaiso

Just months after the country was declared fruit fly-free once more, three specimens of the pest have been found in Chile.

March 22 , 2016

Brussels' main wholesale market closed down in wake of terror attacks

The Mabru wholesale market in Brussels closed earlier today in the wake of the terror attacks on the Belgian capital's airport and metro systems.

March 22 , 2016

Australia: Conditions set scene for 'bumper' avocado crop

After prices reached "unheard of levels" earlier this year in Australia, avocado consumers will be able breathe a sigh of relief as the peak season gets closer.

March 22 , 2016

Mexico to encourage citrus exports with new irradiation plant

The project is expected to raise shipments by helping growers meet phytosanitary requirements in overseas markets.

March 22 , 2016

Peru anticipates mandarin export protocol with Japan

If Japanese mandarin market access is gained, Peru's table grapes and blueberries will be next in line.

March 22 , 2016