Thailand: TPIA will 'not intervene' in Natural Fruit v. Andy Hall

A Thai pineapple industry group has told a human rights campaigner to behave or face further prosecution.

August 19 , 2014

Sharp spurt for Mexican lime exports

Like its avocados, Mexico's lime exports saw substantial growth to key markets in the first half of this year.

August 19 , 2014

India: hailstorms lacerate apple and pear trees in Kashmir

Authorities are assessing the damage of hail in Kashmir, where some pome fruit orchards have had a 'total loss'.

August 19 , 2014

California: grower body expects 'renewed emphasis' on food safety

A key Californian producer association says this summer's stonefruit contamination scare was a 'wake-up call' for the industry, and has also praised the recently proposed water bond as a 'valid opportunity'.

August 19 , 2014

U.S.: New Mexico Chile Association to launch certification program

New Mexico's chile industry will today launch a certification program to protect its peppers from copycats.

August 19 , 2014

EU slates €125M for emergency measures to prop up produce industry

The European Union will tap emergency funding to support growers affected by Russia's import ban, but not all crops will be included.

August 18 , 2014

Peru: Camposol profit surges more than 2.5 times in Q2

Peppers were the only produce item that didn't show growth for Peruvian exporter Camposol in the second quarter.

August 18 , 2014

Brazilian suitor urges Chiquita shareholders to reject Fyffes merger

After the Chiquita board said "no" to a takeover offer, two Brazilian groups are making a direct pitch to shareholders.

August 18 , 2014

ProEcuador sees new ground in Russia for broccoli and tropical fruit

Ecuador's broccoli growers hope to replicate their Japanese success in Russia now that key competitors are gone.

August 18 , 2014

Potatoes and grapes in the spotlight for India in Russia

IG International's Tarun Arora looks at the Indian crops to benefit from Russia's import ban, and how the move will affect European and Middle Eastern growers' orientations toward his country.

August 18 , 2014