Opinion: Russia sees structural changes in produce imports

A shift to cheaper options from upscale fruits is just one of many trends highlighted by Russian market analyst Irina Koziy.

February 24 , 2014

U.S.: Chiquita reaches deal with Quirch Foods

A Miami-based company has been licensed to sell a range of frozen Chiquita-branded produce items.

February 24 , 2014

Mobile shading improves light reception of greenhouse crops

A Spanish study produced higher yield in greenhouse tomato plants protected by mobile shading.

February 24 , 2014

South Africa crosses fingers for corrections in grape market

With Red Seedless varieties on the water, South African grape shippers hope to find an improved European market.

February 24 , 2014

Sales recover for Italian Abate pears, says CSO

Italy's Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli (CSO) cites a turnaround in sales for a key pear variety.

February 24 , 2014

EU: EFSA releases citrus black spot assessment

A report released in Europe today gives little hope for a change in policy relating to imports of South African citrus.

February 21 , 2014

Brazilian state declared free of banana Moko disease

The Brazilian state of Ceará has eradicated a bacterial disease that kills fruit on banana plants.

February 21 , 2014

Dutch firm rolls out innovative mobile cooling technology

From Canada to Colombia to Spain, farmers are showing interest in a new pre-cooling technology.

February 21 , 2014

Peruvian mango exports soar

Peru's national mango association is on track to exceeding export forecasts with a sharp rise in shipments.

February 21 , 2014

Airport facility upgrade may raise Nigerian fruit export status

A Nigerian airport cold storage initiative could see increased fruit exports to Europe and the U.S.

February 21 , 2014