Japan: Kabocha and Yuzu turn heads at Fruit Logistica

Whether it's edible-skin squash, a unique citrus fruit or fresh wasabi, Japanese horticultural companies are banking on growing overseas interest in their national cuisine.

February 13 , 2015

SanLucar pioneers new fruits in Tunisia, Ecuador

A Spanish firm focused on the German-speaking market is testing a range of new fruit projects in Africa, the Middle East, South America and its own backyard.

February 12 , 2015

Polish farmers to continue protests against new land sale laws

A spokesperson for the International Coalition for the Protection of the Polish Countryside says news laws "will expose Polish land to be bought by foreign buyers and will threaten small farmers."

February 12 , 2015

U.S.: West Coast port employer to temporarily halt operations

The Pacific Maritime Association says it cannot justify paying union workers premium rates over the upcoming weekend and holidays, while the union says the employers' actions are "bad for the industry and the U.S. economy."

February 11 , 2015

Southern Hemisphere expects larger pome fruit crop

While Southern Hemisphere apple production is expected to increase 5%, exports are anticipated to decline by the same percentage partly due to oversupply issues in Europe.

February 10 , 2015

Polish industry takes steps to escape "industrial" fruit prices

Polish apple and mushroom exporters are forging ahead in new markets, rising above the price crash wrought by the Russian embargo.

February 10 , 2015

Inside one of Europe's largest banana ripening facilities

The head of a major U.K. banana ripening facility likens the business to a 'hamster wheel', and says reputations can be 'built over years and lost in days'.

February 09 , 2015

Israeli papaya breeder wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

Aviv Flowers Packing House has taken one of the produce industry's most prestigious prizes, with a seedless papaya that boasts a complex flavor, a long shelf life and a lack of any pungent aftertaste.

February 06 , 2015

New investors on board at Compagnie Fruitiere

After Dole's exit from the company last year, a leading supplier of West African fruit to the European market now has new minority shareholders.

February 06 , 2015

U.S.: Pacific Maritime Association makes "all-in" offer to ILWU

The president of the Pacific Maritime Association has said West Coast ports are "truly close to gridlock", and that the latest contract offer is "as far as we can go at this point."

February 05 , 2015