"European cuisine" trend driving international lemon demand, says Argentine leader

From Brazil to India, Argentina's Federcitrus is busy across four corners of the globe to garner new market access deals for lemons.

June 23 , 2015

Chilean nurseries on board for PMA Fruittrade Latin America

Chile's nursery sector will be presenting its extensive range of species and varieties to key industry actors at a trade show later this year.

June 22 , 2015

Fyffes 'significantly increases' earnings target

An Irish multinational says 'currency headwinds' this year boosted selling prices for bananas and pineapples.

June 22 , 2015

Greater bee diversity needed as 'insurance policy', say U.K. scientists

A U.K. researcher says while honeybees could previously pollinate most of the country's crops, now there are only enough to manage a quarter.

June 22 , 2015

U.S. threatens restrictions on Costa Rican pineapples

With more than 400 pest interceptions of Costa Rican pineapples last year, the U.S. is considering taking action.

June 19 , 2015

Brazil reopens to Argentine pome fruit

Brazil is satisfied that agreed phytosanitary controls will prevent the codling moth from entering the country in Argentine apples and pears.

June 18 , 2015

Moldova resumes fruit exports to Russia

Russia has permitted the entry of several key fruit crops from Moldova, although the number of eligible companies remains limited.

June 17 , 2015

New Zealand apples set to beat 10-year target

With a record production season, it is anticipated the New Zealand apple industry could reach NZ$1 billion in annual export receipts ahead of schedule.

June 17 , 2015

Greenpeace urges EU action on pesticide use

A recent Greenpeace study found 70% of pesticides in samples taken across the EU had a 'very high overall toxicity to humans and wildlife'.

June 17 , 2015

Australia halts Korean pear imports

The Australian market will be closed to South Korean pear exporters until further notice due to a fire blight outbreak.

June 16 , 2015