User rates spike for pro-Palestine campaign on Buycott app

A leading fruit brand has been targeted in a popular smartphone app aiming to boycott Israel.

August 07 , 2014

Varieties, productivity at core of likely bumper Washington State apple crop

A key U.S. apple grower group expecting a bumper crop says consumers are 'looking for a different experience'.

August 07 , 2014

Pakistani mangoes en route to U.S. market

A Pakistani mango exporter starting a U.S. deal argues his fruit is miles ahead of the Mexican competition in quality.

August 07 , 2014

U.S. cranberry industry hopes to ignite Indian demand with govt grant

India is next on the list of countries where the U.S. cranberry industry plans to pump up exports with new funds.

August 07 , 2014

U.S. pear grower kicks off season with 'big, clean' fruit

Limited small fruit, good markets and a new promotion have set up a U.S. pear producer for a positive season.

August 07 , 2014

Ireland: SuperValu denies boycott of Israeli produce

Ireland's biggest supermarket chain says its move to take Israeli carrots off the shelves is not politically motivated.

August 06 , 2014

Russia: Putin signs decree to ban ag products from sanctioning countries

While the wording is vague, one thing is certain - a decree signed today by Vladimir Putin will mean bans on a range of agricultural goods from the West.

August 06 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 31, 2014

Weak condition for Uruguayan and Peruvian supply helped push down prices for mandarins in the U.S. last week.

August 06 , 2014

NZ: future in doubt for recent Zespri kiwifruit variety

A golden Zespri kiwifruit variety marketed as Charm has been shriveling up on supermarket shelves.

August 06 , 2014

Coca Cola untaps US$5B for African investments

Fruit farmers in Kenya, Nigeria and Malawi are expected to benefit from Coca Cola's expansive 'Source Africa' initiative.

August 06 , 2014