Countries
Argentina: All Lemon attracts new customers despite lower volume
Frosts slashed Argentina's lemon exports this year, but the industry's quality standards are yielding new partners.
August 20 , 2014
U.S.: National Mango Board to host online 'webinar' on best ripening protocols
The NMB is due to hold another web seminar today on mango ripening practices, with 'more progress to be made'.
August 20 , 2014
EU funding omission a stain on Spanish pomegranate sector
A key Spanish region used to export almost a third of its pomegranates to Russia, yet the fruit has been left off an EU support list.
August 20 , 2014
Russia intercepts produce imports from banned EU countries
Russia has prevented 11 cases of agricultural imports totaling more than 93MT via Belarus, including shipments from banned EU countries.
August 19 , 2014
Sharp spurt for Mexican lime exports
Like its avocados, Mexico's lime exports saw substantial growth to key markets in the first half of this year.
August 19 , 2014
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
