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

IBO makes its mark on the global produce map

The IBO is helping the industry make the most of substantial volume rises in the pipeline, and is calling for '100 Years of Blueberries' campaigns worldwide in 2016.

September 11 , 2015

China lifts quarantine on key Chilean avocado regions

Chile's Agriculture Minister says China's lifting of quarantine measures for three regions is excellent news, highlighting avocado exports had been the 'biggest concern'.

September 10 , 2015

Fresh Chilean cranberries gain access to U.S. market

APHIS says all the comments it received regarding Chile's potential access to the market had supported the importation.

September 10 , 2015

Colombian golden berry grower to rapidly expand production

A Colombian exporter says the first cold treatment-free cape gooseberries shipped to the U.S. have been a 'big success', and expects a big future in the North American market.

September 10 , 2015

U.S.: Lower volumes hit Limoneira profits in Q3

As well as revealing its financial results for its third fiscal quarter, Limoneira has announced a joint venture project with a real estate developer from which it expects to receive a total net cast flow of about US$100 million.

September 09 , 2015

British berries enjoy juiciest season yet

The U.K.'s strawberry industry continues to set new sales records, while the raspberry sector has seen a 50% rise in production since 2010.

September 09 , 2015

U.S.: Google to test fresh food delivery service

Google Express will start to compete against AmazonFresh later this year with a delivery service trial due to take place in two U.S. cities.

September 09 , 2015

Canada green lights Peruvian blueberry imports

Having gained access to Canada's US$186 million blueberry import market, Peru has listed a host of other countries it has set its sights on.

September 08 , 2015