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

U.S.: Calavo Growers forecasts avocado volume uptick in Q2

After driving up margins in early 2015, Calavo Growers foresees continued increased avocado packing in the second quarter.

March 06 , 2015

Peruvian avocado exporters on track for two new Asian markets

Both China and Japan are one step closer to allowing imports of Peruvian avocados.

March 06 , 2015

Vegetables the first step for organic food converts

Carrots came out on top in a recent U.K. study of organic produce consumption trends.

March 06 , 2015

New app aims to strengthen fruit trade relationships

A new app aims to simplify how produce sellers and buyers interact across time zones and continents.

March 05 , 2015

NZ: Fire destroys shed at Seeka packhouse

No people were injured in a "significant fire" that hit a New Zealand post-harvest facility for kiwifruit and kiwiberries.

March 04 , 2015

Australia: Panama Disease Tropical Race IV suspected in Queensland

The Australian banana industry is on high alert after a suspected case of Panama Disease Tropical Race IV (TR4) was detected on a plantation in the North Queensland region of Tully.

March 04 , 2015