European banana growers respond to Ecuador-EU trade deal

European banana growers will likely seek extra funding support to cope with stronger competition from Ecuador once its tariffs are cut.

July 29 , 2014

India: Bollywood star officially becomes Maharashtra fruit ambassador

One of the most recognizable faces in Indian cinema is now officially a representative of the country's leading fruit-growing state.

July 28 , 2014

Ecuadorian banana grower group reveals likely tariff reduction structure

Ecuador's EU banana tariff will be very nearly on par with Colombia and Central America from 2016 onwards.

July 28 , 2014

Fresh German-Chilean shipping line acquisition deal in the works

With a merger deal on the cards between CSAV and Hapag-Lloyd, another Valparaiso company is on track for a transaction with a multinational based in Hamburg.

July 25 , 2014

U.S.: Whole Foods backs GM labeling measure in Oregon

U.S. retailer Whole Foods is supporting a GM labeling measure that will go to the ballot in Oregon in November.

July 25 , 2014

U.K.: Berry Gardens almost doubles strawberry volume in H1

A mild spring has led to a much larger strawberry crop for Berry Gardens in the first six months of 2014.

July 25 , 2014

Apartheid citrus documentary airs in Ireland

A new documentary looks at how young Dublin retail workers took action against the injustices of racial segregation in South Africa in the 1980s.

July 25 , 2014

U.S. and Mexico pledge to strengthen produce safety

A new deal between Mexico and the U.S. includes several measures aimed at increasing the safety of produce items traded between the two countries.

July 24 , 2014

Naturipe opens largest berry processing plant in Southeast U.S.

MBG Marketing continues to expand its blueberry processing and distribution capacity with a new facility in Georgia.

July 23 , 2014

South African govt responds to CBS interception in Europe

A South African government department has emphasized its focus on compliance following the interception of fruit with citrus black spot (CBS) in Europe.

July 23 , 2014