Post Archive
Australia and Peru kick off FTA negotiations
The Australian Government believes negotiations could be completed quickly, building on work already undertaken as part of the TPP talks.
May 25 , 2017
What could thawing of Russia-Turkey relations mean for produce trade?
RK Marketing's Irina Koziy provides her take on the recent joint statement to lift trade sanctions between the two countries.
May 25 , 2017
Interpoma China organizers "positively surprised" by uptake
China may be the world's leading producer of apples, but with low yields per hectare the country has a lot more potential up its sleeve.
May 25 , 2017
U.S.: SCFBA slams "draconian" budget cut proposals
Growers are up in arms over proposed cuts to the Specialty Crop Block Grant and Market Access programs.
May 24 , 2017
South Africa's Western Cape declared drought disaster area
Hortgro's executive director believes the problem cannot only be solved by cuts on agricultural water quotas.
May 24 , 2017
U.S. slaps ban on fresh Ontario cherry imports
The action is effective immediately to prevent the entry of European cherry fruit fly.
May 24 , 2017
Chile: ANFACH calls for national customs worker strike
The union claims a recent government proposal goes against previous agreements, with an indefinite strike called to start today at 8am.
May 24 , 2017
NZ: Freshmax announces exclusive strawberry IP licensing deal
Trials will now begin in New Zealand for the Flavia and Flaminia varieties developed by Italy's CIV.
May 24 , 2017
State of the Market - Week 20, 2017
Receivers on the U.S. East Coast in week 20 reported there were signs that the Gala apple market would improve.
May 24 , 2017
Colombia: Pacific Fruits expands export offering
One of Colombia's leading avocado players is broadening its horizons by adding limes and pineapples into the mix.
May 24 , 2017
