Biman Bangladesh airlines looks to restart fruit, vegetable export flights

Following a ban in 2016 that caused the carrier to halt fruit and vegetable exports to Europe, Biman Bangladesh announces a plan to start shipping soon.

November 28 , 2019

South African researchers join EU effort to confront fruit fly problem

South Africa's Stellenbosch University team joined an EU funded research project that targets three kinds of fruit flies in Europe and will attempt to lessen the pests' impact on fruit yields.

November 28 , 2019

South Africa: Citrus industry generates US$1.4B in export revenue despite challenges

The country, which has packed 126-million cartons of citrus fruit for export globally, remains the second-largest global exporter of citrus fruit.

November 28 , 2019

PDO Spanish Persimon shares successful strategies to maximize sales

The fruit’s capacity for seasonal tie-ins, versatile usage and nutritional content present opportunities aplenty to continue winning UK consumers.

November 28 , 2019

Cocaine found in Brazilian melon shipment in Rotterdam

Investigators working near the Rotterdam port found nearly 100 kilograms of cocaine at a fruit company in the IJsselmonde district.

November 28 , 2019

Chile: San Antonio port losses mount amid social unrest

There is concern among the country's cherry growers that the port strikes won't just affect exports but also Chile's international reputation.

November 27 , 2019

Chilean fruit exports drop by 27% in October

Chilean fruit exports dropped by 27% in October year-on-year to US$126m, according to ProChile, with decreases in avocados, mandarins and apples.

November 27 , 2019

Food and grocery industry "still has a way to go" on diversity, inclusion, IGD says

With gains in the past five years, research shows that companies in the food and grocery industry think they're making more progress than they actually are.

November 27 , 2019

U.S.: Dave Wilson Nursery acquires Fredriks Nursery

Dave Wilson Nursery said the move will provide growth for its potted tree division by expanding climate controlled greenhouses.

November 26 , 2019

Number of illnesses rises in E. coli outbreak linked to Salinas romaine

Meanwhile, the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has said that the FDA's Friday announcement is "being met with frustration and heartbreak by California lettuce farmers".

November 26 , 2019