U.K.: Florette salad cultivation rises to reduce import reliance

Lambs' Lettuce has been cultivated on a significant scale for the first time in England through one of Florette's partners.

December 16 , 2015

U.S.: Law firm investigates Dole shareholder claims

Dole Food Company is again under scrutiny over alleged price manipulation before the multinational's privatization.

December 15 , 2015

U.S.: Bill introduced to help Florida growers hit by Oriental fruit fly

A bill introduced to Congress would make funds available from the Commodity Credit Corporation to affected producers in Miami-Dade County.

December 15 , 2015

U.S.: Freska to supply California avocados via Harvest Time acquisition

Freska plans to boost Harvest Time's volumes and capabilities, with a potential expansion into northern California on the cards.

December 15 , 2015

EU table grape market situation "completely different" for southern supply

Table grape promotions will be underway over the coming weeks in what Exsa Europe's Eddy Kreukniet hopes will mean a better rotation for South African fruit.

December 15 , 2015

First Colombian orange shipment en route to the U.S.

A Colombian exporter says he has 'pretty big expectations' for oranges in the U.S. market, with plans to ramp up volumes in the near future.

December 15 , 2015

Spain: Uvasdoce relaunches 'Solidarity Grapes' in cancer fight

A Spanish producer is to donate some of the profits from a special grape line to cancer research this festive season.

December 15 , 2015

U.K.: Ethylene absorbing strips slow fruit ripening on retail shelves

About the size of a postage stamp and made up of minerals and clay, It's Fresh! strips can improve shelf life by a matter of days.

December 15 , 2015

Argentina: Macri delivers on farm export tax cuts

While much media attention has been given to commodity crops, new measures in Argentina also apply to the fruit sector.

December 15 , 2015

U.S.: Dandrea Produce launches new clementine brand

Amid drought concerns over California fruit, an East Coast importer believes the new 'Clementeenies' brand of Moroccan citrus will help reach a greater segment

December 15 , 2015