Countries
Mexico: Colima papaya growers report losses as high as 80%
Photos from Mexico's papaya industry association show destruction across large areas of farmland, as the damage from a recent hurricane continues to be evaluated.
October 30 , 2015
Spain: Freshuelva berry association membership grows
The head of a berry group based in southern Spain is confident additional new members will help 'further strengthen' marketing operations.
October 30 , 2015
Brazil launches national fruit brand
The Brazilian fruit industry plans to roll out its new brand 'Frutas do Brasil' around the world, with a heavy focus on Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East.
October 29 , 2015
Fruit Attraction pulls in global crowd
Spain's Minister for Agriculture was present to kick off a three-day produce industry trade fair in Madrid yesterday.
October 29 , 2015
U.S.: Paramount Citrus to plant seedless lemons in 2016
The head of a major citrus producer speaks about new acreage, expectations for the campaign, and the 'scary situation' of HLB in California.
October 29 , 2015
Peru: Port of Pisco sees first fresh produce exports
It is estimated fresh produce exporters in southern Peru will save at least US$500 per container on transport costs by shipping from Pisco instead of Callao.
October 29 , 2015
China: Joyvio ventures into the banana business
A major Chinese produce company has begun selling bananas imported from the Philippines, and may one day branch out to local and South American supply.
October 29 , 2015
Europe: Parliament rejects national GMO proposal
While EU member states are allowed to ban the cultivation of GM crops in their territories, they will not be able to prohibit imports.
October 29 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 43, 2015
Stocks of California table grapes during week 43 were 5% lower year-on-year.
October 28 , 2015
Catania Worldwide gears up for Mexican fig deal in the U.S.
Catania Worldwide plans to double its Mexican fig imports in 2015-16, but this year they won't only be going to Canada.
October 28 , 2015
