Chile: Weather to cause 'significant decline' in cherry volumes, says Garces

Chile's leading cherry exporter says a combination of various weather issues will reduce production volumes and delay the season.

October 16 , 2015

U.S.: Del Monte recalls apples after suspected Listeria detection

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. is recalling several hundred boxes of apples across nine U.S. states due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 15 , 2015

South Africa: Ceres Fruit Growers strike finally over

"We have a big challenge to get our operations back on track and to get to work," says CFG managing director Francois Malan.

October 14 , 2015

El Niño could shave 30% off Ecuadorian banana production

An industry head says the world's largest banana exporter losing almost a third of its production would be a 'disaster', but believes the country is better prepared than in 1998.

October 14 , 2015

Moroccan citrus industry emphasizes need for coordination in Russia

Russia may be a growing market for Moroccan citrus, but a weakening ruble means the sector will have to be careful with its approach this season.

October 12 , 2015

France: Compagnie Fruitiere to boost banana ripening capacity

A leading supplier of fruit from West Africa hopes to increase its commercial presence in northwestern France through a €3.3 million investment in a new facility.

October 12 , 2015

South Africa: 'Fruit stock shortages a pending reality' for CFG as strike action persists

Ceres Fruit Growers has pointed to discrepancies in FAWU's communications about wage demands, which have changed 'like a see-saw'.

October 09 , 2015

U.S.: Who stands to gain what through TPP tariff reductions?

We give the rundown on what a recent landmark trade deal means for U.S. produce exporters, and when they could expect to see tariffs eliminated in Pacific markets.

October 08 , 2015

NZ and Aussie groups laud TPP

Several Australasian food industry groups have praised the recent landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.

October 07 , 2015

Apple breeding program hopes to 'refresh Canada's varietal mix'

Canada's Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is mixing traditional breeding methods with modern science.

October 06 , 2015