Italy: Jingold expands program with new Boerica kiwifruit

Jingold will produce and market a kiwifruit variety that is 'bigger and brighter' than Hayward following a licensing deal.

December 10 , 2014

Belgian port prepared for strike action next week

Many companies in the Port of Antwerp have advised shipping lines not to make calls on certain days next week.

December 09 , 2014

U.K.: Co-operative Food pledges three-year commitment to home-grown produce

The Co-operative supermarket chain says British consumers are strongly in favor of buying locally-sourced produce.

December 09 , 2014

France: Blue Whale anticipates 15% rise in pear volumes

One of France's biggest pipfruit growers says an active domestic consumption is allaying oversupply concerns.

December 09 , 2014

Indian grape sector strengthened by 2014 export campaign

An increasing number of Indian table grape growers are learning how best to produce their fruit to meet high international trade standards.

December 09 , 2014

Peruvian artichoke shipments see solid growth

The value of Peru's artichoke exports to the U.S. shot by a third this year.

December 05 , 2014

U.S.: West Coast exporters 'substantially delayed', says Western Growers

Western Growers says there are exporters 'backing off' their shipping volumes due to congestion in West Coast ports, and it is unclear when conditions will begin to improve.

December 05 , 2014

Russia adds Albania to produce import ban list

Russia will ban Albanian produce imports following a sudden four-fold increase of certain crops.

December 05 , 2014

Tampa Bay delegation visits Chile to 'deepen business opportunities'

The head of Chile's fruit exporters' group says a recent U.S. visit helped both sides to explore new possibilities.

December 05 , 2014

China green lights South African apple imports

The South African apple industry hopes the new Chinese market access will act as a 'springboard' to enter other Asian countries in the future.

December 04 , 2014