Australia: Melbourne Market opening postponed

Australia's vegetable growers raised concerns about moving operations to the new Melbourne Market too soon. It appears their calls have been heeded.

July 29 , 2015

California: Ag Council aims to set record straight on water use

"It shouldn’t be green lawns versus green vegetables," says Agricultural Council of California president Emily Rooney.

July 29 , 2015

Mexican lime growers make the most of South Korean market opening

Some nine months after gaining approval for exports to South Korea, Mexican lime growers have shipped more than 300MT to the country.

July 29 , 2015

U.K.: Tesco worker finds £1M cocaine stash in banana boxes

Thames Valley Police have confirmed Class A drugs were found in a fruit consignment at a supermarket in Wokingham.

July 29 , 2015

Exchange rate favors crop conversion and fruit industry investment, says Chilean nursery group

With the Chilean currency now at 665 CLP to the dollar, growers can take care of delayed investments in their own competitiveness, says Jorge Valenzuela.

July 29 , 2015

U.S.: Fresh Del Monte stays the course in Q2

Melon, pineapple and tomato sales were down for Fresh Del Monte in the second quarter, but strong performances in bananas and fresh-cut foods kept results stable.

July 28 , 2015

China: WeChat, Taobao sellers market bogus 'Chilean' cherries online

It's not just fake Taylor Swift merchandise that has appeared on Chinese e-commerce sites lately, with fraudulent 'Chilean' cherries now pitched to consumers as well.

July 28 , 2015

Australia: U.K. firm raises stake in Costa Group

Mondrian Investment Partners has increased its shareholding in the recently floated Costa Group, albeit by a whisker.

July 28 , 2015

NZ fruit exports achieve record figure for 2014-15

Better prices and higher volumes helped push up New Zealand's fruit exports by 20% in the year to June.

July 28 , 2015

"Nasty" fungus slows Indian mango exports in 2015

Despite setbacks this year, an Indian mango industry leader remains philosophical about the sector's export future.

July 28 , 2015