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

Jingold nets soccer star to kick kiwifruit goals in South Korea

One of Korea's leading soccer stars is promoting Chilean-grown kiwifruit marketed under an Italian brand.

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

Fresh Del Monte exec "not so optimistic" about European banana market

Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh says Northern European banana buyers are now showing a preference for second grade fruit, while in Germany prices are 'below cost'.

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

Opinion: Making the world a better place with transparent community funding

Bev Oster discusses the long-standing GROW program and how it has benefited banana-growing communities in Mexico and Ecuador.

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