Spanish citrus sector angered by EU labeling decision

A decision to single out citrus growers in labeling the use of postharvest chemicals has been supported by the General Court of the European Union.

November 18 , 2014

U.S.: High times for strawberries and blueberries, says Riordan

California Giant Berry Farms owner Patrick Riordan says he is "blessed" to be involved in the category.

November 18 , 2014

U.K.: Desiva Produce pitches "slow ripening" for banana import deal

After seeing the success of BanaBay, another U.K. fruit company aims to establish a fresh banana brand.

November 18 , 2014

U.S.: Peak volumes mean 'now is the time to promote mangoes'

Central American Produce says volatile mango import volumes from Latin America mean buyers must act now.

November 18 , 2014

Chile in the crosshairs of Peruvian mango shippers

Airfrieght shipments are limiting Peruvian mango growth in Japan and China, but Chile holds no such problems.

November 17 , 2014

USA Pears eyes better retail education through online program

A U.S. pear group is shifting away from educational seminars as 'that’s just not the nature of today’s world'.

November 17 , 2014

Peruvian mega-irrigation project seeks new farming investors

The first crops have been planted as part of a US$280 million dam project in Peru to support agriculture, including sugarcane, avocados and blueberries.

November 17 , 2014

Natural coatings found to increase mango shelf life

A Colombian team found natural-based coatings kept mangoes in better condition for longer.

November 14 , 2014

'Price factor becoming far less important for shoppers', says Tesco U.K.

Tesco's Simon Mandelbaum spoke at PMA Fruittrade about the changing needs of U.K. consumers.

November 14 , 2014

U.K.: DFID invests £9M in West African farms

A U.K. government department has bet on transforming West African smallholdings into large enterprises.

November 13 , 2014