Countries
USCM addresses farmworker conditions, labor inspections
The U.S. Conference of Mayors has urged retailers to follow Wal-Mart's lead in considering farmworker living conditions.
July 03 , 2015
SanLucar to enter "very attractive" Turkish market
An executive of a Spanish multinational says two nearby countries outside the EU have strong productive futures as a range of new crops go in the ground.
July 03 , 2015
Could scuba-harvesting be horticulture's next frontier?
Now that crops have been successfully grown underwater off the coast of Italy, the next challenge is economic feasibility.
July 03 , 2015
Costa Rica: Flooding dents pineapple and banana trade
Kingston Fresh's Mike Anderson says already limited Costa Rican pineapple volumes have been exacerbated by recent floods.
July 03 , 2015
U.S.: Sunkist launches organic California lime program
California's oldest citrus cooperative is squeezing limited volumes of local organic limes into its portfolio, with plans to expand in the future.
July 02 , 2015
Brazil: Grupo Pão de Açúcar aims for Peruvian direct sourcing
Representatives from Brazil's largest retailer are lining up deals for direct purchases of Peruvian asparagus, grapes and strawberries.
July 02 , 2015
Chile breaks ground on US$4.4M inspection site for southern fruit growers
A new USDA inspection site will make exports easier for southern Chilean fruit, particularly in apples, pears and blueberries.
July 02 , 2015
U.K.: 'Breakthrough' dual fungicide combats resistance
Field trials will take place this summer for fungicidal technology that uses 'two agents' to help prevent crop failures.
July 02 , 2015
Barcelona vendors put hard sell on tourists with erotic fruit seeds
Seeds for "penis peppers" and other provocatively-shaped fruits and vegetables have proved a hit with tourists on Barcelona's La Rambla promenade.
July 02 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 26, 2015
Problems with fruit condition led to price falls for imported Granny Smith apples in the U.S. during week 26.
July 01 , 2015
