Peruvian citrus and bell peppers benefit from U.S. rulings

The USDA has lifted regional restrictions on Peruvian citrus imports and granted market access for the country's bell peppers.

September 14 , 2015

U.S.: California Navels set for bigger crop and fruit sizes

California Citrus Mutual has described a recent state crop forecast as a "reasonable starting point", but planted acreage cut due to drought may affect the end result.

September 14 , 2015

Opinion: Farmers who look after soils are the doctors of the future

"We need to fight like "Robin Food" against the idea that the consumer is a neanderthal who is only interested in the lowest price," says Eosta's Volkert Engelsman.

September 14 , 2015

China: Banana shortage likely in coming years, says Goodfarmer

Goodfarmer's president believes the Chinese banana market needs 'comprehensive reform', predicting demand could far outweigh supply in the near future.

September 14 , 2015

U.S. stonefruit exports see declines across the board

While exports of U.S. stonefruit shrunk this year, a higher proportion of volumes were shipped to Asia.

September 14 , 2015

EU pledges £104M to promote English Channel sea trade

Port facilities in the U.K. and France are in line for a substantial capital injection.

September 14 , 2015

U.S.: Port Manatee gets federal approval for pilot fruit import program

A program designed to bring cold-treated Peruvian, Uruguayan and Argentine fruit to southern Florida could soon include a new point of entry.

September 14 , 2015

U.K.: Cooking trends inspire pomegranate purchases at Waitrose

An influence from Peruvian and Persian cuisine is said to be driving pomegranate sales at a high-end British supermarket chain.

September 14 , 2015

Brazil steps up fight against fruit fly with major investment

Brazil hopes it can indirectly boost domestic fruit consumption and exports by investing US$34 million in a pest control program.

September 14 , 2015

Australian blueberry cooperative to trial exports this season

OzGroup Co-op is investing US$8.5 million in a new packing facility to keep up with greater blueberry supply in the coming years.

September 11 , 2015