China 'does not have a good cold chain network', says importer

A Hong Kong importer says good shelf life is key for produce in China due to limited cold chain capabilities.

August 06 , 2014

Mexican region celebrates first U.S.-bound pomegranate shipment

Pomegranate producers from Mexico's Mezquital Valley hope to expand upon an initial U.S.-bound shipment.

August 06 , 2014

China re-opens market to California citrus

After a 15-month absence, California's citrus industry can once again ship its fruit to China.

August 05 , 2014

Update: Ireland's SuperValu takes Israeli carrots off shelves

One Irish supermarket chain has responded to calls from a retail workers' union to boycott Israeli goods due to the Gaza conflict.

August 05 , 2014

Opinion: midsummer fresh blueberry review in North America

Following a recent interview, Fall Creek's Cort Brazelton takes an in-depth look at the North American blueberry deal.

August 05 , 2014

U.S.: huge water savings made with 'remarkable' new irrigation methods

A Florida potato grower has said his innovative irrigation method 'is and needs to be the future'.

August 05 , 2014

U.K.: The Co-operative offloads farms for £249M

A British charity has paid a substantial sum for a consumer cooperative's farms, covering 15,997 hectares of land as well as facilities and properties.

August 05 , 2014

Chinese inspectors visit Spanish stonefruit fields

Spanish plums, peaches and possibly grapes are under review for potential export to China.

August 05 , 2014

Polish talks address compensation over Russian produce ban

The Polish Government estimates losses from Russia's produce embargo could amount to €500 million.

August 05 , 2014

Inside the world's first seedless mango

We speak with the man behind India's renowned "practically seedless" Sindhu mango.

August 04 , 2014