Rain damage won't affect Mexican papaya exports, says Coliman

Increased plantings will help offset some of the impacts of rain on papaya volumes in Colima.

November 20 , 2014

Del Monte opens new Canadian fresh cut facility

Fresh Del Monte Produce has opened a new operation to supply fresh cut salads, fruits and vegetables to the Canadian market.

November 19 , 2014

Spanish citrus sector angered by EU labeling decision

A decision to single out citrus growers in labeling the use of postharvest chemicals has been supported by the General Court of the European Union.

November 18 , 2014

U.S.: High times for strawberries and blueberries, says Riordan

California Giant Berry Farms owner Patrick Riordan says he is "blessed" to be involved in the category.

November 18 , 2014

Aussie produce industry welcomes China FTA

Australia's fresh fruit, vegetable and orange juice sectors are all set to gain after the signing of an FTA with China.

November 17 , 2014

Peruvian mega-irrigation project seeks new farming investors

The first crops have been planted as part of a US$280 million dam project in Peru to support agriculture, including sugarcane, avocados and blueberries.

November 17 , 2014

BanaBay tries its hand at mangoes

After adding pineapples to its product mix in April, British-Ecuadorian group BanaBay is now trialing mango sales.

November 12 , 2014

Hailstorms continue to affect NZ kiwifruit orchards

A few New Zealand kiwifruit growers could be 'significantly affected' by adverse weather that worked its way north up to the Bay of Plenty region.

November 11 , 2014

South Africa: Dutoit branches out into early cherries for U.K. market

Gysbert du Toit talks about the evolution of an early cherry deal from South Africa in a tie-up with Californian varieties.