EU chemical review threatens U.K. pea sector

An EU review over chemical usage could mean a mushy outlook for a £50 million industry in Britain.

November 19 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 46, 2014

Chilean avocado suppliers beat the Mexican competition on price in China during week 46.

November 19 , 2014

Q&A: What's in store for the 2014-15 Chilean blueberry deal?

Chile's Andres Armstrong believes Russia's produce ban could be more of a problem than an opportunity.

November 19 , 2014

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