Chiquita sees heavy losses in Q1

Lower banana volume in North America and Europe was partly to blame for the multinational's substantial net loss in the first quarter of 2015.

May 15 , 2015

Are produce price rises behind the global obesity epidemic?

A 91% increase in fruit and vegetable prices compared to other foods is driving obesity rates, according to a recent ODI report.

May 15 , 2015

U.S. bolsters import rules for some Chilean fruits after Medfly detections

Pomegranates, grapes and lemons being shipped to the U.S. from parts of Chile will now require an additional treatment.

May 15 , 2015

Zespri provides global Psa update

Zespri's Shane Max says Japanese growers have been reluctant to report Psa out of fear their orchards will be destroyed, while French producers have seen unexpected trunking.

May 15 , 2015

Spain sees "disturbing" price falls for late mandarin varieties

AVA-ASAJA says never before have prices for premium mandarin varieties like Nadorcott and Tango been so low.

May 15 , 2015

Canada: BC blueberry growers set for one of earliest starts

Inspectors from an Asian country will visit Vancouver this summer with view to opening up the market to fresh British Columbia blueberries.

May 15 , 2015

Haiti to start up organic banana production for EU market

Haitian producers covering 1,000 hectares will receive technical assistance from two French groups to grow and ship organic bananas.

May 15 , 2015

Naturipe aims to become 'leading berry brand' in Mexican retailers

With Naturipe's first commercial office in Mexico having opened late last year, the berry marketer has big plans for the future.

May 14 , 2015

Australia overhauls biosecurity system

A clearer legislation for Australian quarantine is expected to save AUD$6.9 million per annum in efficiencies.

May 14 , 2015

Australia: Victorian cherry exports more than doubled in 2014-15

The Australian state of Victoria gained significant ground on Tasmania this season for cherry exports.

May 14 , 2015