Bananas bring profit and uncertainty to Fresh Del Monte in Q1

Fresh Del Monte has reported strong earnings, but also expressed concern over Panama Disease Tropical Race 4 and Ecuador's illicit drug trade.

April 30 , 2014

Campaigner for Indian mangoes heads to U.K. Parliament

Monica Bhandari questions why Indian mangoes can't be subjected to heat treatment instead of an outright EU ban.

April 29 , 2014

U.S.: Turbana adds seven new products to tropicals program

Florida-based Turbana plans to expand the diversity and geographical reach of its tropical produce deal.

April 29 , 2014

Europe: consumer education key to exotic fruit growth

A European importer of exotic fruits says the category will only get "really interesting" if sales are sustainable.

April 28 , 2014

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

New Zealand apple trade resumes in China

New Zealand and Chinese authorities have come to an agreement to continue apple shipments.

April 24 , 2014

Russian import ban "will happen", says Polish grower group

One of Poland's biggest apple grower associations is developing other markets to soften the blow from a likely Russian ban.

April 23 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 16, 2014

Lower kiwifruit volume and higher prices for bi-colored apples characterized the week 16 produce market.

April 23 , 2014

Dole Philippines to double plantations

With the support of its owner Itochu, Dole Philippines is making ambitious expansion plans for its plantations.

April 23 , 2014

Turkish apricots hit by bad weather

The full effects of unusual frosts are yet to be seen in the world's leading apricot region, as well as impacts on other crops like grapes, peaches and walnuts.

April 22 , 2014