Mexico: CNA asks govt to apply compensatory duties to U.S. apple imports

The head of Mexico's National Agricultural Council (CNA) is urging the Ministry of Economy to take action over alleged dumping practices.

November 11 , 2015

Ocean Spray opens store with Chinese e-commerce giant

The head of Ocean Spray International says the consumer access and business opportunities offered by Alibaba are 'incomparable'.

November 11 , 2015

France: Caribbean-origin bananas to be marketed with tricolor flag

Guadeloupe and Martinique growers hope to sell 1.4 million bunches of bananas weekly in France by highlighting they are produced in French territories.

November 11 , 2015

Chilean nursery to unveil new fruit varieties at trade show

The Cosmic Crisp apple and several other new fruit varieties will be presented to the industry at this week's PMA Fruittrade Latin America.

November 10 , 2015

U.K.: Asda criticized for lack of Fairtrade bananas

The Fairtrade Foundation says a British supermarket's pledge to source 93% of its bananas from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms is not enough.

November 10 , 2015

First Chilean cherries of the season sell quickly in China

The first batch of Chilean cherries has reportedly been selling in Shanghai at a price of US$150-170 per five kilogram box.

November 10 , 2015

El Niño to further affect Philippine banana supplies

The head of the Philippine banana industry body says the country could lose its foothold in key markets if production issues continue.

November 10 , 2015

Indonesia mulls market access for Chilean fruits

The head of Indonesia's Agriculture Quarantine Agency recently visited Chile to evaluate the country's phytosanitary protocols.

November 10 , 2015

Morocco expects rise in citrus production

The large volumes of soft citrus grown in Morocco are said to have cut the export season in half to three months over the last five years.

November 10 , 2015

U.S.: Naturipe remains 'cutting edge' in RTEs, new berry varieties

Naturipe VP of product management Brian Bocock discusses variety releases, packaging and raising berry consumption.

November 09 , 2015