Published: Jan 06, 2016

With a smaller national apple crop it has been no surprise that retail volume has declined from record levels set last season. However, an analysis conducted by CMI Cat Stats is revealing secrets select retail chains use to drive apple category increases.

Published: Jan 06, 2016

In India, while the exports of cashew nuts have continued their downward spiral in the current fiscal year, imports of raw cashew nuts (RCN) have increased.

Published: Jan 06, 2016

The prices of ‘Vazhakulam’ pineapples have been falling for weeks in Kerala and farmers and retailers maintain that the main reason for this is the declining prices of oranges, following the heavy continuous arrivals of the fruit from other States.

Published: Jan 06, 2016

According to the daily price monitoring project "APK-Inform: Vegetables and Fruits" an increase in lemon prices has been seen on most of the wholesale markets in Ukraine.

Published: Jan 06, 2016

The lack of protocols and air corridors between Jalisco and the Chinese province of Henan have hampered the massive export of berries to the Middle East, said the delegate of the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food

Published: Jan 06, 2016

The Colombian Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism confirmed that Colombia has started exporting Hass avocado pulp to the United States.

Published: Jan 06, 2016

In Timmins, Canada, grocery stores are being affected by droughts in California limiting the supply of fresh produce. Some prices have become three to four times higher in recent weeks, causing stores to put up signs apologizing for the inconvenience and

Published: Jan 06, 2016

Adverse weather conditions in states like Florida and Arizona and in Mexico have impacted on the food supply, and now a nationwide food shortage is hitting consumers hard financially. In Louisville, Kentucky, consumers are shocked by sky-high prices.

Published: Jan 06, 2016

Due to snow and adverse weather conditions, fruit and vegetable prices in Istanbul have increased. The treacherous weather has prevented goods lorries from entering Istanbul, meaning that the prices of tomatoes, lettuce, spring onions and green peppers ha

Published: Jan 06, 2016

Fruit and vegetable producers will have access to new markets thanks to negotiations on phytosanitary barriers with many countries. Potato plants will be able to be sent to the Dominican Republic and Israel, apples to Vietnam. Phytosanitary certificates h

Published: Jan 06, 2016

Filipino Banana Growers are already struggling due to an oversupply of bananas on the world market: yet their government continues to burden them further will increasing financial expenses, such as the plant quarantine fees which have been increased again

Published: Jan 06, 2016

With the cooling temperatures comes the desire for warm, hearty meals. This makes stews, soups and one-pot dinners very popular during the cold winter months. The challenge for the time-constrained cook is the preparation of the vegetables that make up th

Published: Jan 06, 2016

The high temperatures registered in the region of Murcia in recent weeks are causing great concern among agricultural producers, who fear that their crops' seasons could be affected. For the past few weeks, maximum temperatures close to 20 degrees have be

Published: Jan 06, 2016

The Agriculture and Finance Ministries approved customs duties-free tomato imports, but hundreds of tons are waiting for release from the ports.

Published: Dec 15, 2015

Bee Sweet Citrus in Fowler, one of the San Joaquin Valley’s leading citrus growers and packers, is expanding its line of organic citrus.

Published: Dec 11, 2015

A new variety of apple from New Zealand is set for widespread growth over the next few years as consumer awareness and demand increases around the world.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

"Our research provides a fantastic platform to quickly produce these valuable medicinal compounds in tomatoes"

Published: Sep 23, 2015

The new apple season in China has just started. August is the start of the Red Gala, Royal Gala, Granny Smith, Top Red and Hua Niu harvest.

Published: Sep 06, 2015

Those who say India's inflation woes are under control forgot to tell Mumbai's onion thieves. Prices of the vegetable — a staple in Indian diets — have almost doubled since July, leading to a series of widely-reported heists in recent weeks.

Published: Sep 06, 2015

Small potatoes are bigger than ever! Nielsen FreshFacts reports that Petite potatoes posted double-digit growth versus the prior year, and now account for 11.1% of fresh potato category dollars at retail.