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

Can Kenyan avocados outprice the competition in Hong Kong?

Terra Exports plans to raise its shipments of Kenyan avocados fifteenfold for the Hong Kong market this year.

March 11 , 2015

Chinese customs links smuggling case to South American fruit

Chinese authorities have been tight-lipped amidst an investigation into fruit smuggling in Dalian, but one official has revealed a few more details about the case.

March 10 , 2015

Chile: Smallholder apple farmer upbeat for China despite market concerns

A Chilean apple company plans to plant cherry trees to complement future online sales in China.

March 10 , 2015

U.S.: New primocane-fruiting blackberry released

The University of Arkansas has released a blackberry cultivar suitable for traveling long distances.

March 10 , 2015

U.S.: "World's largest indoor vertical farm" planned for New Jersey

AeroFarms plans to make urban farming history with a new project on a former industrial site in Newark, New Jersey.

March 09 , 2015

U.S.: Expenses squeeze Limoneira results in Q1

Higher costs offset the benefits of favorable market conditions and larger lemon volumes for Limoneira in the first quarter.

March 09 , 2015

Chile: Coquimbo fruit sector estimated to have lost US$1B to drought

An industry head as requested a series of state support measures to aid a regional industry in crisis.

March 09 , 2015

Palestine Crops upbeat for renewed veggie trade with Israel

Mohammed Zwayyed is positive about Gaza's new produce trade relationship with Israel, but expects some restrictions will remain.

March 09 , 2015