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

China: Fruitday gears up for Mexican blackberries, Chilean avocados

After tripling sales in the last year, Fruitday co-founder Loren Zhao looks ahead for fruit imports in 2014-15.

November 14 , 2014

'Price factor becoming far less important for shoppers', says Tesco U.K.

Tesco's Simon Mandelbaum spoke at PMA Fruittrade about the changing needs of U.K. consumers.

November 14 , 2014

McDonald's supplier gets USDA approval for GM potato

A genetically modified potato that produces fewer cancerous chemicals could soon hit the U.S. market.

November 11 , 2014

South Africa: Dutoit branches out into early cherries for U.K. market

Gysbert du Toit talks about the evolution of an early cherry deal from South Africa in a tie-up with Californian varieties.

November 11 , 2014

Reefer equipment scarcity becoming an issue, says Maersk

Speaking prior to PMA Fruittrade Latin America, a Maersk representative says reefer demand is exceeding supply.

November 10 , 2014

Lemon demand has risen 10-15%, says Limoneira exec

At first it was just shortages driving up prices, but now Limoneira believes stonger lemon demand is here to stay.

November 10 , 2014

U.S.: West Coast port employer says union action has reached California

The Pacific Maritime Association claims a union is now withholding skilled workers in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.

November 07 , 2014

Spanish group discourages new Tango mandarin plantings

A recent report could have bearings on legal disputes over mandarin variety rights in Spain and South Africa.

November 04 , 2014

Q&A: California attorneys "suing farmers as fast as they can"

With California's produce sector feeling the crunch, lobby group Western Growers is fighting for sensible decisions from state and federal governments.