Published: Jun 16, 2016

World apple production in marketing year 2015/16 is forecast to increase slightly over last year, to 76.9 million tons, with higher production in China largely offset by lower production in the United States and the European Union (EU).

Published: Jun 16, 2016

Supply of Gala apples from the Pacific Northwest have hung around the market longer than shippers anticipated, and that's kept prices down for imported fruit.

Published: Jun 16, 2016

According to Produce for Better Health Foundation’s 2015 “Dads’ vs. Moms’ Attitudes Related to Fruit & Vegetable Consumption” study, nearly 1 in 4 consumers report that quality is a deterrent to purchasing fruits and vegetables.

Published: Jun 16, 2016

China is developing as fruit import country. Each year, a number of new fruit varieties are allowed market entry into China.

Published: Jun 16, 2016

The Rainier cherry harvest reaches its seasonal harvest peak this week, yet few retailers or consumers will ever have an opportunity to see the harvest in person.

Published: Jun 15, 2016

Sales of Fairtrade certified products grew by 10 per cent in Italy last year, reaching €99 million, reported Fairtrade Italia. Bananas alone accounted for more than 50 per cent of the overall volume of products, exceeding 10,000 tons.

Published: Jun 15, 2016

The strong winds caused by the rains last week caused millions in losses for the banana production of La Lima.

Published: Jun 15, 2016

Ukrainian peaches and apricots have just entered the market. As of June 8, the minimum price for Ukrainian peaches and apricots was 50 hryvnia per kg, which is 10 hryvnia per kg more expensive than their imported equivalents.

Published: Jun 15, 2016

Polish food exports to Belarus have strongly increased in the first quarter. The main reason for this is the considerable growth of apple exports, report analysts of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Economy.

Published: Jun 15, 2016

The good weather conditions in southern Norway have helped speed up the ripening of strawberries.

Published: Jun 15, 2016

Hefty increases in vegetable prices in India contributed to pushing up overall food inflation, which increased to 7.55 per cent in May against 6.32 per cent in the previous month, according to data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Published: Jun 15, 2016

Collaboration between the private and public sector in Ghana, could help to build the capacity of farmers and bring modern technology to remote areas to boost agricultural production.

Published: Jun 15, 2016

Roberto Luevano Silva, deputy of the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) said that, thanks to the heat, "the chillies have suffered minimal damage, as only one thousand of the 35,000 hectares of chilli in

Published: Jun 14, 2016

Subject to local regulatory approvals, Hong Kong based Plantations International plans to start importing Australian "Kensington Pride" Mangoes into Indonesia says Mr. Marvin Lee, the director of communications for Plantations International for the Asia P

Published: Jun 14, 2016

The Central citrus market of Muscat Municipality confirmed the availability of more than 28 thousand tonnes of fruits and vegetables in the market to meet the domestic needs of consumers and be able to keep up with the volume of purchases expected for all

Published: Jun 14, 2016

With light demand and an abundance of cauliflower coming from California, prices for the vegetable have been low. But prices are set to climb next week in the face of lower supply.

Published: Jun 14, 2016

Argentina's Red Globe grape production is falling every year. While about 18% of the country's total production corresponded to this variety in 2011, today it is estimated that less than half of those fields are still used for this crop.

Published: Jun 14, 2016

When talking about Mexico, most people will probably think of tequila straight away.

Published: Jun 14, 2016

Horticultural small producers from Alto Parana are using plastics and tents to cope with the low temperatures. According to forecasts, temperatures will drop down to 1°C on Saturday and producers fear the frost will damage their crops.

Published: Jun 13, 2016

Grupo Femago has invested heavily in summer fruits now that the weather is getting hotter and demand is on the rise.