Australia: Panama Disease TR4 confirmed in Queensland

The head of the Australian Banana Growers' Council says although the detection of Panama Disease Tropical Race 4 is a 'substantial challenge', he is confident it's one the industry can successfully meet.

March 16 , 2015

Nadorcott case against Tango just a delay tactic, says Eurosemillas

Spanish growers have been undeterred by calls not to plant the seedless Tango mandarin variety, with demand outstripping supply.

March 16 , 2015

Indian deal could be lifeline for Polish apple sector

Poland's Fruit Union president is positive about the recent visit of the country's agriculture minister to India.

March 13 , 2015

Calavo to expand Mexican avocado packing operations

Calavo Growers is already banking on the expected opening of the U.S. market for avocados grown in Jalisco.

March 12 , 2015

Global banana industry must 'rethink whole business model', says expert

Dan Koeppel says the suspected case of Panama disease TR4 in Queensland should not come as a surprise given the lack of a 'global strategy'.

March 12 , 2015

Chilean growers call for "reciprocal" tariff action against Ecuador

Chile's Fedefruta has cried foul about Ecuador's food import tariff hike to 45%, which is due to be implemented today.

March 11 , 2015

Chinese customs links smuggling case to South American fruit

Chinese authorities have been tight-lipped amidst an investigation into fruit smuggling in Dalian, but one official has revealed a few more details about the case.

March 10 , 2015

U.S.: "World's largest indoor vertical farm" planned for New Jersey

AeroFarms plans to make urban farming history with a new project on a former industrial site in Newark, New Jersey.

March 09 , 2015

U.S.: Expenses squeeze Limoneira results in Q1

Higher costs offset the benefits of favorable market conditions and larger lemon volumes for Limoneira in the first quarter.

March 09 , 2015

100% U.S. focus for Peruvian organic banana co-op in 2015

Peru's CEPIBO has historically sent the majority of its organic bananas to Europe, but this year the export strategy is very different.

March 09 , 2015