India relaxes apple import rules

An Indian trade measure that has severely hampered apple exporters overseas has now been revised.

January 13 , 2016

U.S.: CA officials slam citrus rejection claims

While California Citrus Mutual has denied claims the state's citrus shipments have been rejected in South Korea, another source confirms "heightened concern" over beetle eggs.

January 13 , 2016

U.S.: Lemon prices put the squeeze on Limoneira Q4 results

Lower sales and operational profitability were not enough to dampen Limoneira's Q4 EBITDA, thanks mostly to net gains from selling Calavo Growers shares.

January 11 , 2016

India: Mobile packhouse peels back banana export constraints

With a unique approach to logistics, Pick N Serve Foods aims to be India's leading banana company within three years along with a greater presence in table grapes.

January 11 , 2016

Rotterdam: Dock workers to strike again unless job security guaranteed

From grapes to physalis, fruit imports have been delayed in the Netherlands and more disruptions could be on the cards next week if an automation-related labor issue is not resolved.

January 08 , 2016

Apples kissed by air hostesses: A new fetish in China

Some online apple traders in China have been flying high recently, tapping into a bizarre fetish.

January 08 , 2016

Albert Heijn dried cranberries named 'most misleading product of 2015'

Food Watch in the Netherlands has described a dried cranberry product as "sugar sold under the guise of a superfood".

January 07 , 2016

New Canadian fruit import rules around the corner

New requirements for Chilean grapes and blueberries will come into force in the Canadian market on Feb. 1.

January 07 , 2016

U.S. apple exporters hit with fees in Mexico

As anti-dumping investigations continue, the Mexican Government has ordered provisional duty payments from some of the biggest names in the U.S. apple industry.

January 06 , 2016

Mexico: Frosts a blessing and a curse for growers in Sonora, Sinaloa

Frosts witnessed in parts of Mexico last week have damaged more than 18,000 hectares of agricultural land, but have actually been ideal for table grape growers.

January 05 , 2016