Spain asks EU to add melons and watermelons to emergency measures

Spain says unless melons and watermelons are included in EU's special measures there will be 'serious disruptions'.

August 21 , 2014

South Africa considers altering GM labeling legislation

Stricter regulations could soon come into force in South Africa to clarify what constitutes GM produce.

August 20 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 33, 2014

Cherries from the U.S. fetched higher prices than those from Canada in the Chinese market during week 33.

August 20 , 2014

Europe: Copa Cogeca welcomes emergency package but calls for more help

European farmer and cooperative organization Copa Cogeca believes more extraordinary measures are warranted to soften the blow from Russia's import ban.

August 20 , 2014

U.S.: National Mango Board to host online 'webinar' on best ripening protocols

The NMB is due to hold another web seminar today on mango ripening practices, with 'more progress to be made'.

August 20 , 2014

EU funding omission a stain on Spanish pomegranate sector

A key Spanish region used to export almost a third of its pomegranates to Russia, yet the fruit has been left off an EU support list.

August 20 , 2014

India: hailstorms lacerate apple and pear trees in Kashmir

Authorities are assessing the damage of hail in Kashmir, where some pome fruit orchards have had a 'total loss'.

August 19 , 2014

U.S.: New Mexico Chile Association to launch certification program

New Mexico's chile industry will today launch a certification program to protect its peppers from copycats.

August 19 , 2014

EU slates €125M for emergency measures to prop up produce industry

The European Union will tap emergency funding to support growers affected by Russia's import ban, but not all crops will be included.

August 18 , 2014

Peru: Camposol profit surges more than 2.5 times in Q2

Peppers were the only produce item that didn't show growth for Peruvian exporter Camposol in the second quarter.

August 18 , 2014