U.K.: Upcoming event aims to encourage Fairtrade purchases

A representative of a Caribbean cocoa farmers' cooperative who will speak at Fairtrade Fortnight later this month says the certification has helped growers 'to plan ahead and make improvements.'

February 10 , 2015

China: Fruitday's sales reach new heights

E-commerce giant Fruitday's January sales value almost matched the whole first half of 2013.

February 10 , 2015

NZ apple crop 'down 6% on 2014', says Pipfruit NZ

Although a cold spring hit New Zealand's apple volumes, the warm summer has boosted quality.

February 10 , 2015

Opinion: Asian flavors and other 2015 produce trends

Karen Caplan discusses how produce is taking the center stage at restaurants.

February 09 , 2015

U.S. clears French pome fruit imports

After a 10-year hiatus due to a leaf borer detection, France is again shipping apples to the U.S.

February 09 , 2015

Colombia: Avocado industry steps up efforts for U.S. market access this year

Colombia's Agriculture Minster says gaining U.S. avocado access would be like 'winning the lottery'.

February 09 , 2015

Inside one of Europe's largest banana ripening facilities

The head of a major U.K. banana ripening facility likens the business to a 'hamster wheel', and says reputations can be 'built over years and lost in days'.

February 09 , 2015

U.S.: Limoneira and Cadiz in citrus growth

Limoneira has acquired an additional 200 acres of lemon trees for around US$1.2 million.

February 09 , 2015

Israeli papaya breeder wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

Aviv Flowers Packing House has taken one of the produce industry's most prestigious prizes, with a seedless papaya that boasts a complex flavor, a long shelf life and a lack of any pungent aftertaste.

February 06 , 2015

U.K.: Tesco investigated by new regulator

The U.K. Groceries Code Adjudicator has 'reasonable suspicion' Tesco breached its code of practice.

February 06 , 2015