Mexico: Hail damages avocado production in key Michoacan region

Growers say much of the damage to avocado production caused by adverse weather this week in the Michoacan region of Uruapan is irreversible.

March 13 , 2015

Indian deal could be lifeline for Polish apple sector

Poland's Fruit Union president is positive about the recent visit of the country's agriculture minister to India.

March 13 , 2015

Calavo to expand Mexican avocado packing operations

Calavo Growers is already banking on the expected opening of the U.S. market for avocados grown in Jalisco.

March 12 , 2015

Advertorial: Awe Sum Organics’ Pear Season Begins

Awe Sum Organics' new crop organic Argentine pears are arriving now on both coasts of the U.S.

March 12 , 2015

Global banana industry must 'rethink whole business model', says expert

Dan Koeppel says the suspected case of Panama disease TR4 in Queensland should not come as a surprise given the lack of a 'global strategy'.

March 12 , 2015

Chiquita supplier accused of anti-union activity in Honduras

FESTAGRO alleges a banana picker was fired after an accident at Finca Tropical, but an HR representative says he never worked there.

March 12 , 2015

Greek strawberry grower says Russian embargo "only on paper"

With the import ban from Russia, Greek strawberry oversupply may be alleviated somewhat due to weather impacts.

March 12 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 10, 2015

Some containers of Chilean blueberries arriving in the EU had gas regulation problems in week 10.

March 11 , 2015

Chilean growers call for "reciprocal" tariff action against Ecuador

Chile's Fedefruta has cried foul about Ecuador's food import tariff hike to 45%, which is due to be implemented today.

March 11 , 2015

Australia: Tasmanian irrigation projects strengthen Costa's berry business

Australia's largest privately-owned produce company expects to double its Tasmanian berry production.

March 11 , 2015