Costa Rica: Flooding dents pineapple and banana trade

Kingston Fresh's Mike Anderson says already limited Costa Rican pineapple volumes have been exacerbated by recent floods.

July 03 , 2015

U.S.: Sunkist launches organic California lime program

California's oldest citrus cooperative is squeezing limited volumes of local organic limes into its portfolio, with plans to expand in the future.

July 02 , 2015

Brazil: Grupo Pão de Açúcar aims for Peruvian direct sourcing

Representatives from Brazil's largest retailer are lining up deals for direct purchases of Peruvian asparagus, grapes and strawberries.

July 02 , 2015

Chile breaks ground on US$4.4M inspection site for southern fruit growers

A new USDA inspection site will make exports easier for southern Chilean fruit, particularly in apples, pears and blueberries.

July 02 , 2015

U.K.: 'Breakthrough' dual fungicide combats resistance

Field trials will take place this summer for fungicidal technology that uses 'two agents' to help prevent crop failures.

July 02 , 2015

Barcelona vendors put hard sell on tourists with erotic fruit seeds

Seeds for "penis peppers" and other provocatively-shaped fruits and vegetables have proved a hit with tourists on Barcelona's La Rambla promenade.

July 02 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 26, 2015

Problems with fruit condition led to price falls for imported Granny Smith apples in the U.S. during week 26.

July 01 , 2015

Turbana exec: Consistency and secondary retail displays key for banana sales

U.S. Banana importer Turbana was able to fulfill contracts despite supply shortages earlier in the year, and expects a more stable second half.

July 01 , 2015

Jail terms for farm labor suppliers in unique U.K. case

A Lithuanian couple who built a successful business supplying farmworkers to the U.K. fresh produce sector has been jailed.

July 01 , 2015

French shippers add Chinese-built vessels to fleet

CMA CGM is naming one of its new vessels after a 15th century Chinese admiral.

July 01 , 2015