U.K.: Tesco makes Indian retail pitch

Tesco has taken a necessary step to gain greater access to India's prospective retail market.

December 19 , 2013

Rainforest Alliance removes certification from Honduran banana growers

Worker treatment concerns led to decertification for a group of banana farms in Honduras.

December 19 , 2013

Ireland: Fyffes directors raise shareholdings

Three executives have purchased shares in one of Europe's biggest fruit companies.

December 19 , 2013

Israeli avocado exporter forecasts bumper crop

An Israeli avocado exporter is expecting bullish export growth this season.

December 19 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 50 - 2013

Low stonefruit volumes were seen in Asia in week 50 with Australia as the main supplier.

December 18 , 2013

Chilean kiwifruit industry needs cautious approach to 2014 season

The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee has estimated the expected rise in prices next year due to supply shortages.

December 18 , 2013

Opinion: why smartphones and apps matter in the produce industry

Juanita Gaglio says "social media and big data is like hot thick lava cascading quickly down a mountainside".

December 18 , 2013

Reefer shipments mark change for South African grapes in Europe

The first shipment of South African grapes has arrived in time to hit Dutch supermarkets for Christmas sales.

December 18 , 2013

Colombian papayas make a splash in Canada

Colombian growers have successfully shipped papayas to Canada and are working on certifications to open new markets.

December 18 , 2013

Long-term study links nut consumption with better health

A 30-year study of nut consumption in the U.S. has shown an inverse relationship with several key causes of death.

December 17 , 2013