U.S.: China could be 'number three market' for Washington apples this season

The Washington Apple Commission's Todd Fryhoover discusses what's in store for the 2015-16 season, including varietal trends, production estimates and expectations for key markets.

September 08 , 2015

'Don't let blueberries go bananas', food trend expert warns

Dr. David Hughes told IBO Summit participants today they must tap into snacking trends and price differentiation, or risk getting caught in the commodity trap.

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

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

Europe: Agriculture committee opposes national bans on GM crops

The agriculture committee of the European Parliament has voted against a draft law which would give individual member states the power to determined policy on imports of GM food and feed.

September 04 , 2015

Total Produce reveals strong growth in H1

Improved operational results, recent acquisitions and a small boost from currency translations helped Irish multinational Total Produce record positive results in the first half of 2015.

September 03 , 2015

Colombian govt project helps farmers rebuild after conflict

Colombia's Land Restitution Unit has helped return more than 170,000 hectares of farmland to people displaced by armed conflict.

September 03 , 2015

U.S.: Limoneira to buy more citrus orchards for US$15.1M

California-based citrus company Limoneira has entered an agreement to buy more San Joaquin Valley orchards, with an investment that is almost five times the level of a recent purchase in the area.

September 02 , 2015

China: Chilean govt signs accord with Alibaba

From e-commerce to buyer workshops, the Chilean fruit industry is pulling out all stops to boost its position in China.

September 01 , 2015