India: hailstorms lacerate apple and pear trees in Kashmir

Authorities are assessing the damage of hail in Kashmir, where some pome fruit orchards have had a 'total loss'.

August 19 , 2014

U.S.: New Mexico Chile Association to launch certification program

New Mexico's chile industry will today launch a certification program to protect its peppers from copycats.

August 19 , 2014

EU slates €125M for emergency measures to prop up produce industry

The European Union will tap emergency funding to support growers affected by Russia's import ban, but not all crops will be included.

August 18 , 2014

Peru: Camposol profit surges more than 2.5 times in Q2

Peppers were the only produce item that didn't show growth for Peruvian exporter Camposol in the second quarter.

August 18 , 2014

Brazilian suitor urges Chiquita shareholders to reject Fyffes merger

After the Chiquita board said "no" to a takeover offer, two Brazilian groups are making a direct pitch to shareholders.

August 18 , 2014

ProEcuador sees new ground in Russia for broccoli and tropical fruit

Ecuador's broccoli growers hope to replicate their Japanese success in Russia now that key competitors are gone.

August 18 , 2014

Potatoes and grapes in the spotlight for India in Russia

IG International's Tarun Arora looks at the Indian crops to benefit from Russia's import ban, and how the move will affect European and Middle Eastern growers' orientations toward his country.

August 18 , 2014

U.S.: another record year for Pink Lady apples

Washington State Pink Lady volume is not just up by 14% this year, but movement has been strong week-on-week.

August 15 , 2014

Peruvian pomegranate exports to more than double in 2014

Peru's pomegranate industry sees rapid growth in production and exports, but the increase is impacting on prices.

August 15 , 2014

Greek stonefruit farmers need new markets as soon as possible

The clock is ticking for 9,000MT of Greek stonefruit in cold storage with nowhere to go after the Russian embargo.

August 15 , 2014