Countries

EU: MEPs reject national GMO import ban proposal

The EU environment committee chairman believes the imposition of GM bans by individual countries could jeopardize the internal market.
October 14 , 2015

South Africa: Dutoit donates to farmworkers' children via new cherry brand

Kids on three Dutoit estates are benefitting from the Cherry Time brand's social commitment program.
October 14 , 2015

Australia: Hailstorm damages Victoria stonefruit crops

Stonefruit, apple, pear and cherry crops in a key growing region in southeastern Australia have all been damaged to some degree by adverse weather.
October 14 , 2015

Chile braces for winds and heavy rainfall

Chile's central regions are expected to receive heavy mid-week rainfall, while strong winds are due toward the north.
October 14 , 2015

Moroccan citrus industry emphasizes need for coordination in Russia

Russia may be a growing market for Moroccan citrus, but a weakening ruble means the sector will have to be careful with its approach this season.
October 12 , 2015

Brazil: Fresh fruit exports soar at Port of Pecem

Exports of fresh fruit from a northern Brazilian port have risen by more than a third so far this year.
October 12 , 2015

Mini seedless watermelons get a better slice of European action

A Dutch supplier says the trend in the watermelon market has moved away from 'the bigger, the betterÂ’' mentality.
October 12 , 2015

France: Compagnie Fruitiere to boost banana ripening capacity

A leading supplier of fruit from West Africa hopes to increase its commercial presence in northwestern France through a €3.3 million investment in a new facility.
October 12 , 2015

U.S.: Del Monte and Marc's team up to donate salad bars to schools

New salad bars in three Ohio schools are said to be helping students boost their fresh fruit and vegetable intake.
October 12 , 2015

South Africa: 'Fruit stock shortages a pending reality' for CFG as strike action persists

Ceres Fruit Growers has pointed to discrepancies in FAWU's communications about wage demands, which have changed 'like a see-saw'.
October 09 , 2015