Greek strawberry grower says Russian embargo "only on paper"

With the import ban from Russia, Greek strawberry oversupply may be alleviated somewhat due to weather impacts.

March 12 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 10, 2015

Some containers of Chilean blueberries arriving in the EU had gas regulation problems in week 10.

March 11 , 2015

Chilean growers call for "reciprocal" tariff action against Ecuador

Chile's Fedefruta has cried foul about Ecuador's food import tariff hike to 45%, which is due to be implemented today.

March 11 , 2015

Australia: Tasmanian irrigation projects strengthen Costa's berry business

Australia's largest privately-owned produce company expects to double its Tasmanian berry production.

March 11 , 2015

Can Kenyan avocados outprice the competition in Hong Kong?

Terra Exports plans to raise its shipments of Kenyan avocados fifteenfold for the Hong Kong market this year.

March 11 , 2015

Chinese customs links smuggling case to South American fruit

Chinese authorities have been tight-lipped amidst an investigation into fruit smuggling in Dalian, but one official has revealed a few more details about the case.

March 10 , 2015

U.K. firm develops micro-perforated lids for soft fruits

A new British innovation allows berries to breathe but also prevents contaminants from affecting the fruit.

March 10 , 2015

Chile: Smallholder apple farmer upbeat for China despite market concerns

A Chilean apple company plans to plant cherry trees to complement future online sales in China.

March 10 , 2015

U.S.: New primocane-fruiting blackberry released

The University of Arkansas has released a blackberry cultivar suitable for traveling long distances.

March 10 , 2015

U.S.: "World's largest indoor vertical farm" planned for New Jersey

AeroFarms plans to make urban farming history with a new project on a former industrial site in Newark, New Jersey.

March 09 , 2015