Local U.K. apples and pears riding wave of enthusiasm

U.K. retailers are planning well ahead of the upcoming English pome fruit season to ensure supply of local produce.

April 28 , 2014

HK Customs seizes suspected counterfeit oranges

Oranges with a value of US$11,608 have been seized by Hong Kong Customs on suspicion of forged Sunkist labels.

April 25 , 2014

Lemons to drag down Southern Hemisphere citrus production in 2014

Southern Hemisphere lemon exports are expected to fall this year, contrasted by a rise in easy peelers and a fairly stable situation for orange volume.

April 25 , 2014

Multinationals lose grip on global banana exports

Companies like Chiquita, Dole and Del Monte no longer control the global banana trade, reported FAO.

April 25 , 2014

New EU rules bring 'risk of paying huge duties', says shipper

A Moroccan exporter has called for more transparency in how the EU's Standard Import Values (SIV) are calculated.

April 25 , 2014

China: Joyvio expands into tea through local deal

After trying its hand at wine, Lenovo-owned Chinese produce power Joyvio is expanding into tea.

April 25 , 2014

'We're not the kid brother of exporters,' says Chile's Fedefruta

Fedefruta's new president speaks about the priorities ahead to protect Chilean fruit producers.

April 25 , 2014

U.S.: C.H. Robinson mulls over Welch's grape packing in China

With labor shortages at home, C.H. Robinson is considering a grape re-packing set-up in China.

April 25 , 2014

Colombian fruit growers 'hope to continue work' during upcoming strikes

Asohofrucol hopes Colombia's strikes do not cause road blockages, and expects minimal disruptions to harvests.

April 24 , 2014

Talks underway in Panama Disease-hit Mozambique

Mozambique's largest banana exporter has met with international experts to discuss management of TR4.

April 24 , 2014