Countries
U.K. retailers on food waste reduction drive for 2014
U.K. retailers have intensified measures to educate consumers in a bid to slash fresh produce waste.
August 13 , 2012
Shipping delays intensify Europe's oversupply of Peruvian and SA avocados
Port problems have caused headaches for exporters, leading to an avocado glut in Europe.
August 10 , 2012
China reluctant to renew Indian mango and grape imports
India's commerce ministry is concerned China won't renew an import deal for mangoes and grapes.
August 09 , 2012
Italian universities develop new early gold kiwifruit
A 10-year Italian project has resulted in an early gold kiwifruit that may help plug a supply gap in the market.
August 09 , 2012
Russia: JFC cases aim to recoup US$93M debt
Russia's largest fruit company seeks to recover rubles from debtors as a part of bankruptcy procedures.
August 08 , 2012
Tight residue rules leading to more fruit decay, says consultant
HDG founder Otto de Groot says more fruit is rotten on arrival due to retailers' stricter residue limits.
August 06 , 2012
Canadian cherry cultivar wins top award
The Sweetheart cherry cultivar has helped Canada establish itself as a worldwide exporter.
August 06 , 2012
Importer bets on West African pineapple sweetness opening new doors
West African pineapples still have a bright export future in Europe despite shrinking volumes.
August 03 , 2012
Europe's low apple and pear crop could spark market innovation
Lower European pome fruit volumes mean the industry will need to explore new strategies, says Philippe Binard.
August 03 , 2012
Monsanto wins US$1B intellectual property case against DuPont
DuPont plans to appeal a court verdict that it willfully infringed a Roundup Ready® technology patent.
August 02 , 2012
