France: World's largest wholesale market gets €1B makeover

The first phase of Rungis market refurbishments include a restructuring of the horticulture and decoration section.

December 02 , 2015

PMA maps out leadership transition

Produce Marketing Association CEO Bryan Silbermann will retire in just over a year from now, with president Cathy Burns to soon take over day-to-day operations.

December 01 , 2015

U.S.: First tomatoes planted in NatureFresh's new Ohio greenhouse

With the first construction phase of 12 completed, NatureFresh says its OhioRed-branded tomatoes should be ready for harvest in February.

December 01 , 2015

Chilean walnut thefts reach US$2.8M in two years

After a Chilean footballer was implicated in a recent walnut robbery, an industry head has called on authorities to bring down the criminal 'conspiracy'.

December 01 , 2015

Could empty China-bound trains be loaded with European fresh produce?

Dubbed the 'New Silk Road', the YuXinOu Railway is reportedly faster than seafreight and has space for fruit and veg.

December 01 , 2015

Editorial: Turkey's produce trade with Russia in numbers

Russia bought around half of Turkey's vegetable exports and more than a third of its fruit shipments last year. With the market set to be closed on Jan. 1, all that volume will either need to find new markets or rot on trees.

December 01 , 2015

Australia: Woolworths to give free fruit to children

After a successful pilot program in South Australia, Woolworths is taking the 'Free Fruit for Kids' scheme national.

December 01 , 2015

Peru: El Niño to hit hard in late December, says expert

The former head of Peru's Institute of the Sea says a reduction in ocean temperature doesn't mean El Niño is losing severity, but rather that it is delayed.

December 01 , 2015

NZ suspects imported frozen berries a link to Hep A cases

Hepatitis A cases may again be linked to imported frozen berries in Oceania, although this time in New Zealand.

November 30 , 2015

Russia to ban Turkish produce imports

Russia's restrictions on Turkish produce imports will likely come into place on Jan. 1.

November 30 , 2015