Post Archive
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
Peru: Giant African snail outbreak worsens after heavy rains
The snails have been present in Peru since 2012 and have mainly been affecting banana plantations in the north.
May 24 , 2017
