U.S. rules hit Chilean organic blueberry hectares, says North Bay

North Bay Produce's Ruy Barbosa talks about Chilean blueberry uniformity and the implications of fumigation measures.

November 21 , 2014

Del Monte opens new Canadian fresh cut facility

Fresh Del Monte Produce has opened a new operation to supply fresh cut salads, fruits and vegetables to the Canadian market.

November 19 , 2014

Spanish citrus sector angered by EU labeling decision

A decision to single out citrus growers in labeling the use of postharvest chemicals has been supported by the General Court of the European Union.

November 18 , 2014

U.S.: High times for strawberries and blueberries, says Riordan

California Giant Berry Farms owner Patrick Riordan says he is "blessed" to be involved in the category.

November 18 , 2014

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.