Russian govt announces list of banned food products

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev believes sanctions are a "blind alley", but the latest ban on food imports from the EU, U.S., Norway, Canada and Australia will benefit local farmers.

August 07 , 2014

Colombian banana protests turn violent

Colombian banana worker protests against Banacol took a turn for the worse this week.

August 07 , 2014

U.K.: The Co-operative offloads farms for £249M

A British charity has paid a substantial sum for a consumer cooperative's farms, covering 15,997 hectares of land as well as facilities and properties.

August 05 , 2014

Inside the world's first seedless mango

We speak with the man behind India's renowned "practically seedless" Sindhu mango.

August 04 , 2014

Greek growers 'hold their breath' for possible Russian ban

Russia looks likely to place an import ban on Greek fruit which could have drastic impacts on the industry.

August 01 , 2014

U.S. improves apple trade with Indonesia but 'insignificantly'

A U.S. Northwest Horticultural Council representative discusses the state of trade barriers with Indonesia and China at the moment.

August 01 , 2014

Moroccan fresh blueberry exporters gain access to U.S. market

U.S. consumers simply can't get enough of blueberries, and soon they will have another source of origin for the antioxidant-rich fruit.

July 30 , 2014

Dutch company uses 'country-specific' greenhouse technology on farms

A Dutch horticultural supplier has been praised for its innovative technology used on a South African farm.

July 30 , 2014

It's too early to speculate on Russian ban of EU fruit, says Koziy

RK Marketing's Irina Koziy gives her two kopeks on talk that Russia may ban fresh fruit imports from some European countries.

July 29 , 2014

Favorable exchange rates raise Del Monte results in Q2

Bananas, pineapples, tomatoes and melons were some of Del Monte's strongest performing products in the second quarter.