Namibia in 'privileged' table grape position as early season kicks off

While the Namibian grape deal is running late, growers like Capespan and AGRIDEV are upbeat on fruit quality.

November 12 , 2015

Spain: Avocados the "star product" right now, says Eurobanan exec

Eurobanan's Ramón Rey discusses avocado market dynamics, upcoming growth for G3 kiwifruit and Tango mandarins, and produce sales that buck deflationary trends from the Russian embargo.

November 12 , 2015

Namibia in 'privileged' table grape position as early season kicks off

While the Namibian grape deal is running late, growers like Capespan and AGRIDEV are upbeat on fruit quality.

November 12 , 2015

Russia’s ex ‘banana king’ linked to Bank of Moscow investigation

Former JFC chief Vladimir Kekhman is allegedly linked to a multibillion ruble theft from the Bank of Moscow dating back to 2010.

November 12 , 2015

Chile: PMA Fruittrade Latin America gets underway

Chile's Minister of Agriculture highlighted the fruits industry's evolution during the inauguration of a major trade show being held this week.

November 12 , 2015

South Africa: Dutoit workers plan strike action

Pay gaps are the driver behind a planned strike tomorrow from 1,500 Dutoit Agri workers in South Africa.

November 11 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 45, 2015

The first Chilean cherries of the season took off for the U.S. during week 45.

November 11 , 2015

Mexico: CNA asks govt to apply compensatory duties to U.S. apple imports

The head of Mexico's National Agricultural Council (CNA) is urging the Ministry of Economy to take action over alleged dumping practices.

November 11 , 2015

Ocean Spray opens store with Chinese e-commerce giant

The head of Ocean Spray International says the consumer access and business opportunities offered by Alibaba are 'incomparable'.

November 11 , 2015

France: Caribbean-origin bananas to be marketed with tricolor flag

Guadeloupe and Martinique growers hope to sell 1.4 million bunches of bananas weekly in France by highlighting they are produced in French territories.

November 11 , 2015