Canadian nursery brings new honeyberry varieties to world stage

One industry representative believes a fruit produced by the blue honeysuckle bush has US$1 billion worth of market potential.

December 04 , 2015

Chile: Valparaiso region declared fruit fly-free

Around a week after the northern Coquimbo region was declared free of the pest, Valparaiso has followed suit to help Chile regain its fruit fly-free status.

December 03 , 2015

Cost-effective Australian trap shows success attracting female fruit flies

"If you can catch one female fruit fly at the start of the season you’ve effectively removed one million flies in that season," says Bio Trap owner Colin Bain.

December 03 , 2015

Cravo boosts vegetable season with retractable roof

A Canada-based company has created a 'new hybrid' greenhouse that allows cucumbers, tomatoes and vegetables to be grown for 10 months of the year.

December 03 , 2015

Russia lists banned Turkish produce items

There are a few notable exceptions in Russia's official list of banned Turkish produce items.

December 03 , 2015

Indian smallholder grape scheme gathers pace for Don Limón

While India may be one of the world's leading table grape growers, what about the small-scale farmers who struggle with exports? That's where Germany company Don Limón comes in.

December 03 , 2015

Spanish growers "worried" over Turkish-Russian trade dispute

One Turkish exporter says Russia's produce trade embargo is 'horrible' for the industry, while in Spain the mood has an air of caution over potential knock-on effects.

December 02 , 2015

France: World's largest wholesale market gets €1B makeover

The first phase of Rungis market refurbishments include a restructuring of the horticulture and decoration section.

December 02 , 2015

PMA maps out leadership transition

Produce Marketing Association CEO Bryan Silbermann will retire in just over a year from now, with president Cathy Burns to soon take over day-to-day operations.

December 01 , 2015

Could empty China-bound trains be loaded with European fresh produce?

Dubbed the 'New Silk Road', the YuXinOu Railway is reportedly faster than seafreight and has space for fruit and veg.

December 01 , 2015