Melons drive Fyffes profit growth in Q1

Profits were down for Fyffes' pineapple and banana businesses early this year, but melons pushed the company into growth territory.

May 14 , 2014

MRL uncertainty discourages U.S. pear exporters in Europe

Concerns over post-harvest chemical DPA have become symbolic of strict residue standards from European retailers.

May 12 , 2014

U.S. and NZ take on Indonesia to protect horticultural trade

Indonesia's import licensing policy has sparked another WTO trade dispute with the U.S. and New Zealand.

May 12 , 2014

Chilean citrus sector pursues export deals in Asia, Latin America

Chilean citrus volume is expected to drop, but the industry remains positive about new export deals.

May 12 , 2014

'Kudos to the USDA', says California Citrus Mutual on China protocol

California has reached a supplementary protocol to regain access to the Chinese citrus market, but approval will depend on a technical visit that will likely take place in June.

May 09 , 2014

U.S.: Chiquita results fall short of expectations in Q1

Chiquita Brands has cited drought in supply regions and winter storms in the north as behind a net loss for the first quarter.

May 09 , 2014

California grapes could have another record year

Improvements in production strategies have helped protect California table grapes from drought conditions.

May 09 , 2014

Eating organic for a week cuts pesticide exposure, Aussie study finds

Australian researchers have conducted a comparison in pesticide exposure rates between adults with conventional and organic diets.

May 08 , 2014

Europe: cocaine and cigarettes found in two fruit-related seizures

One of the biggest ever drug seizures in a European Union port has taken place, found in a consignment of Costa Rican pineapples.

May 08 , 2014

U.S.: root damage 'greatly underestimated' in citrus greening cases

Once HLB appears on plant leaves, the disease has already caused extensive losses to the root system.

May 08 , 2014