Mexico starts anti-dumping investigation into U.S. apple imports

Growers in the Mexican state of Chihuahua have filed a complaint alleging unfair trade practices from U.S. apple exporters.

December 11 , 2014

South African apple shipper targets China for next season

A South African exporter hopes pears will also soon be approved by Chinese authorities.

December 11 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 49, 2014

The European avocado and blueberry markets both saw little activity in week 49.

December 10 , 2014

British athlete backs BanaBay brand

British high jumper Mike Edwards is supporting BanaBay in a bid to promote healthy eating habits for children.

December 10 , 2014

Fruit industry figure wins regional election in Peru

Fernando Cilloniz will lead the government of a key Peruvian agricultural region on a platform of irrigation, port modernization and roads.

December 10 , 2014

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

Costa Rica prepares pineapple export program for China

A Costa Rican pineapple industry representative says it's important to learn from other sectors already shipping to China.

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