Countries

O'Rourke: changes ahead for apple and pear markets

World Apple Report's Desmond O'Rourke describes the evolution of world fruit markets.
August 20 , 2013

Year-round supplies likely for English apples

Predictions for full year supply could make the U.K. less dependent on apple imports within a decade.
August 19 , 2013

Opinion: DKNY fragrance brings whole new meaning to delicious apples

DKNY's Delicious Apples campaign shows 'outsiders' view fruit in a positive light.
August 13 , 2013

Chinese apple market "very interesting" this year, says importer

Lantao's John Wang gives his verdict on the varying quality and prospects in China for imported apples, grapes, citrus and cherries.
August 13 , 2013

Banana virus puts Nigerian farmers on alert

The banana bunchy top virus is spreading rapidly in Nigeria and could threaten a key food staple.
August 08 , 2013

Banana industry undergoing 'structural change', says Del Monte CEO

Del Monte CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh talks about how changes in Ecuador are affecting the global banana business.
July 31 , 2013

U.K. supplier-retailer talks to get tough

The U.K.'s recently-appointed Groceries Code Adjudicator admits a "climate of fear" exists among supermarket suppliers over new rules.
July 30 , 2013

British berry set for European expansion

U.K. breeder East Malling Research said plans were in place to expand on the successful Malling Centenary strawberry variety.
July 29 , 2013

U.K.: Berry Gardens stakes record strawberry sales

A late start hasn't stopped the U.K.'s Berry Gardens from notching strong sales recently.
July 26 , 2013

Dole reports rocky Q2 results, drop in profit

Dole Food Company saw a dip in profit, in part due to complications with bananas and berries.
July 26 , 2013