U.S.: Weather could shorten California grape season, says Pandol Bros

Pandol Brothers says more summer rain and higher humidity 'than in recent memory' means grape supply may not last into January, as it had done in recent years.

September 07 , 2015

Crowds to descend on Brussels for anti-Russian ban demo

A protest today aims to demand action again the Russian ban and draw attention to the 'victims of international politics'.

September 07 , 2015

Australia: Leading Italian processed tomato suppliers charged with dumping

An Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) investigation has revealed the negative impacts of EU subsidies on Italian canned tomato prices and the Australian industry's profits.

September 07 , 2015

India: Gulf markets go bananas for Grand Nain from Tamil Nadu

Grand Nain bananas have proved a hit for Tamil Nadu growers, who have opted to supply the Middle East rather than Europe or China.

September 07 , 2015

Del Monte Pacific sales rise despite El Niño effects in Q1

The head of Del Monte Pacific expects a return to profitability this fiscal year.

September 04 , 2015

Food destruction measures have cut down smuggling, claims Russian govt

Russian Agriculture Minister Alexander Tkachev says measures to destroy food that contravenes the import ban have reduced smuggling rates 10-fold.

September 04 , 2015

NZ: Zespri to stem gold kiwifruit growth

Zespri's COO says there are no plans to release any more gold kiwifruit licences until there is a better understanding of SunGold's long-term market potential.

September 04 , 2015

Costa Rican bananas boosted by EU quality seal

The EU has granted Costa Rican bananas Geographical Indication status, as an industry head hails national social and environmental progress.

September 04 , 2015

Argentina expects "auspicious" blueberry season

The Argentinean Blueberry Committee is optimistic for the season, but a regional grower group has raised concerns about fruit fly populations.

September 04 , 2015

Fairtrade International: More bananas, less fresh fruit in 2014

Vegetables were one of the fastest-growing fairtrade products in 2014, but fresh fruit however did not fare so well.

September 04 , 2015