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.

July 29 , 2014

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