Spanish breeder promotes three pomegranate varieties

Spain's Caliplant has released three pomegranate varieties for fresh and processed fruits.

April 29 , 2014

Chile reports gains in cherry campaign, despite frosts

Chilean cherry exports grew by almost a third, but frosts still took their toll on final volume.

April 29 , 2014

Blueberry benefits resonate with U.S. consumers, restaurants

Health promotions have helped push blueberries into new areas of growth on the U.S. market.

April 28 , 2014

HK Customs seizes suspected counterfeit oranges

Oranges with a value of US$11,608 have been seized by Hong Kong Customs on suspicion of forged Sunkist labels.

April 25 , 2014

Lemons to drag down Southern Hemisphere citrus production in 2014

Southern Hemisphere lemon exports are expected to fall this year, contrasted by a rise in easy peelers and a fairly stable situation for orange volume.

April 25 , 2014

Multinationals lose grip on global banana exports

Companies like Chiquita, Dole and Del Monte no longer control the global banana trade, reported FAO.

April 25 , 2014

New EU rules bring 'risk of paying huge duties', says shipper

A Moroccan exporter has called for more transparency in how the EU's Standard Import Values (SIV) are calculated.

April 25 , 2014

China: Joyvio expands into tea through local deal

After trying its hand at wine, Lenovo-owned Chinese produce power Joyvio is expanding into tea.

April 25 , 2014

U.S.: C.H. Robinson mulls over Welch's grape packing in China

With labor shortages at home, C.H. Robinson is considering a grape re-packing set-up in China.

April 25 , 2014

Colombian fruit growers 'hope to continue work' during upcoming strikes

Asohofrucol hopes Colombia's strikes do not cause road blockages, and expects minimal disruptions to harvests.

April 24 , 2014