NZ: Thompson, Bayly claim kiwifruit duopoly export leak "misrepresentative"

A former Zespri director and an NZ fruit trader are looking to build a new kiwifruit export structure for China.

March 20 , 2014

Competitiveness is key in Chiquita-Fyffes deal, says Colombian banana rep

A Colombian banana leader discusses what the buying power of ChiquitaFyffes will mean for his industry.

March 20 , 2014

U.K.: National Farmers' Union gives mixed response to budget

Britain's NFU is pleased with an increased annual investment allowance rate from the national budget, but says other areas are "sadly lacking".

March 19 , 2014

Uncertainty over ruble and Crimea hits Russian produce importers

"Everybody is very worried about this situation," says one Russian fruit importer.

March 19 , 2014

India tightens rules to dodge EU produce export ban

All Indian produce exports to Europe will now have to be routed through government approved packhouses.

March 18 , 2014

NZ: weather, markets in Zespri's favor so far in 2014

The kiwifruit harvest has begun in New Zealand with the industry upbeat about prospects for its earliest export market, Japan.

March 18 , 2014

Film Review: Bananaland, confronting faces of a commodity fruit

'Bananaland: Blood, Bullets and Poison' will be airing at the Equal Exchange Banana Conference in Boston on March 21.

March 14 , 2014

Singapore: Comcrop pioneers urban rooftop farming

A group of young, socially-minded entrepreneurs in Singapore has spearheaded a unique aquaponic horticulture project.

March 14 , 2014

U.S. produce aisles experience volume and sales growth

The latest data released by United Fresh indicates growth across all major retail fruit categories in the U.S.

March 13 , 2014

Staying competitive is key for Australia's native nut

The Australian macadamia nut industry is aggressively pushing for higher yields and new markets.

March 12 , 2014