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

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

Russia's economic woes bite into middle class fruit purchases

Irina Koziy explains three main factors that are impacting fruit sales in Russia, and what traders ought to do to get through these tough times.

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

Germany: BayWa supports antitrust authorities in clearing up accusations

"Our greatest interest lies in resolving this matter completely and in punishing any misconduct to the fullest extent," said BayWa CEO Klaus Lutz.

March 06 , 2015