Post Archive
Update: Guatemalan trucker strike canceled
Despite the agreement, if the union doesn't see results within two months there could be another strike "without warning".
January 13 , 2017
Chile: New initiative seeks to expand avocado production locations
Researchers believe the use of plastic covers will be able to significantly reduce avocado trees' water requirement.
January 13 , 2017
Labor rights groups plan Fyffes protest over anti-union actions in Central America
Protesters will call on the multinational to reinstate workers who were allegedly sacked due to union involvement.
January 13 , 2017
New blueberry variety for U.K. growers in sight
Scientists in Scotland are confident they will breed and commercialize at least one new blueberry variety to grow in U.K. conditions within the next three to four years.
January 13 , 2017
IBISWorld projects modest growth for Australian produce exports
After surging in the wake of FTAs with East Asian countries, a recent report predicts average annual growth rates will be much lower for the next five years.
January 12 , 2017
USDA's new transitional certification program to drive organic growth
The Organic Trade Association said the program is a "critical piece of this complicated puzzle" to boost acreage.
January 12 , 2017
Trump meets with Monsanto, Bayer execs over merger
Shareholders of pesticide and seed companies Monsanto and Bayer are waiting on regulatory approval of a US$66 billion deal, which will ultimately be decided by Trump's choices for key positions.
January 12 , 2017
Chilean blueberries exceed Taiwanese MRLs for second time this year
Nearly two metric tons of blueberries have been blocked from entry into the Asian country over the last couple of weeks.
January 12 , 2017
Indonesia situation still uncertain after WTO ruling, says Aussie industry rep
While a final resolution on Indonesia is in limbo, the AHEA is focused on boosting supply chains with Asian countries to improve bilateral trade and relationships in the process.
January 12 , 2017
U.S. mango market set to strengthen following quick end to Peruvian deal
The Mexican mango harvest has got underway, but exporters in the southern regions are waiting till volumes build up in February to begin shipments to the U.S.
January 12 , 2017
