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

U.S.: Marketing Washington State's "monster" apple crop

We take an in-depth look at how some major Washington apple producers are marketing their huge crops this season, as well as other key issues like storage space and labor availability.

November 06 , 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.

November 04 , 2014

U.S.: ILWU accused of 'illegal slowdowns' in West Coast ports

The Pacific Maritime Association claims a union has broken an agreement by severely reducing productivity in the ports of Seattle and Tacoma.

November 03 , 2014

New Octubrina clementine hits U.K. supermarket shelves

Production will ramp up over the next few years for a new clementine variety that was discovered in Spain.

November 03 , 2014

U.S.: "There will be companies that Canadians don’t sell to," says Lemaire

CPMA president Ron Lemaire looks in depth at what less payment protection in the U.S. could lead to for Canadian produce exporters.

November 03 , 2014

Walnuts linked with preventing Alzheimer's disease

An animal study has concluded that walnuts' nutritional content could protect brains from Alzheimer's disease.

November 03 , 2014

Fresh Del Monte income triples in Q3

Profitability soared for Fresh Del Monte in the third quarter on the back of strong sales for bananas and pineapples.

October 28 , 2014