Dutch produce industry forecasts €600M loss from Russian ban

A Dutch industry representative says the Russian ban is the worst thing to happen to the European produce sector since the E. coli outbreak.

August 07 , 2014

Russian govt announces list of banned food products

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev believes sanctions are a "blind alley", but the latest ban on food imports from the EU, U.S., Norway, Canada and Australia will benefit local farmers.

August 07 , 2014

NZ: future in doubt for recent Zespri kiwifruit variety

A golden Zespri kiwifruit variety marketed as Charm has been shriveling up on supermarket shelves.

August 06 , 2014

Inside the world's first seedless mango

We speak with the man behind India's renowned "practically seedless" Sindhu mango.

August 04 , 2014

Greek growers 'hold their breath' for possible Russian ban

Russia looks likely to place an import ban on Greek fruit which could have drastic impacts on the industry.

August 01 , 2014

British growers slam proposed EU organic regulation changes

New EU organic certification rules threaten to derail mixed crop farming through a purist approach.

August 01 , 2014

Moroccan fresh blueberry exporters gain access to U.S. market

U.S. consumers simply can't get enough of blueberries, and soon they will have another source of origin for the antioxidant-rich fruit.

July 30 , 2014

Dutch company uses 'country-specific' greenhouse technology on farms

A Dutch horticultural supplier has been praised for its innovative technology used on a South African farm.

July 30 , 2014

Favorable exchange rates raise Del Monte results in Q2

Bananas, pineapples, tomatoes and melons were some of Del Monte's strongest performing products in the second quarter.

July 29 , 2014

Chile: cherry prices go sky high in record year for growers

Chilean cherries prices shot up this year but not all growers received the full benefit of the increase.