EU members call for sanctions against Russia

The EU is looking to put tougher sanctions on Russia in a bid to stop the flow of weapons into the Ukraine.

July 22 , 2014

China: Goodfarmer to develop produce "multinational" status, says Liu Zijie

Shandong Goodfarmer's president talks about Ecuadorian bananas, Zespri kiwifruit and creating a new Latin American company.

July 22 , 2014

U.S.: new Bolthouse Farms snacks to target "maximum kid craveability"

After making waves with its baby carrots, Bolthouse Farms is taking junk food head on again with a new line of fruit and vegetable snacks and smoothies for kids.

July 21 , 2014

U.S. West Coast port talks take a short break

Contract negotiations for workers from 29 West Coast ports are on hold until Wednesday so the union can attend to other matters.

July 21 , 2014

First CBS interception in Europe "disappointing" for South African citrus growers

South Africa no longer has a clean sheet on citrus black spot this year, and an expert is investigating the farm in question.

July 21 , 2014

Organic industry reacts to comparative nutrition study

U.S. and European organic companies assess the many facets of their category and how it relates to a recent study claiming superior nutritional benefits.

July 21 , 2014

U.S.: APHIS proposes rule to allow Chinese apple imports

A recent posting on the Federal Register puts China one step closer to gaining access to the U.S. apple market.

July 18 , 2014

Ambitious Malawi fruit company gains US$15M support package

Malawi Mangoes aims to be the 'leading agro-processing company on the African continent' in five years.

July 18 , 2014

Ecuador-EU trade agreement is "marvelous", says banana industry leader

Ecuador is now one step closer to being on par with its banana-exporting competitors in Europe when it comes to tariffs.

July 17 , 2014

BanaBay ventures into U.K. organic banana market

BanaBay is expanding into organic bananas to cater to growing demand for the category in Britain.

July 17 , 2014