Post Archive
South Africa: New Celina pear variety "a winner"
An early season blush pear cultivar bred in Europe and soon to enter commercial production in South Africa is said to tick all the boxes.
July 20 , 2015
Open letter to Thai PM condemns Natural Fruit v Andy Hall case
International groups have rallied behind human rights defender Andy Hall before he faces the final preliminary hearing in a criminal defamation case today.
July 19 , 2015
U.S.: Chiquita's Fresh Express HQ to move to Florida
After announcing the closure of its North Carolina office earlier this year, Chiquita will be moving two of its key divisions to the Sunshine State.
July 17 , 2015
Opinion: California drought stabilizing West Coast truckload market
C.H. Robinson’s John Stenderup has 'no doubt' the produce and trucking industries will be able to rise to the challenge of water shortages in the Golden State.
July 16 , 2015
Temperatures to take toll on Ecuadorian mango exports
Concerns have been raised over Ecuador's upcoming mango season, which is expected to be delayed and see lower production output.
July 16 , 2015
China: AQSIQ grants approval to new fresh produce entry point
A new 108-acre fruit import entry project south of Shanghai is set to streamline more trade upon completion in two years' time.
July 16 , 2015
China: Typhoons cause delays for airfreight fruit imports
The last of a trio of severe typhoons is expected to intensify in the East China Sea either today or tomorrow.
July 16 , 2015
Number of imports breaching EU rules increased in 2014
Vietnamese dragon fruit and Peruvian table grapes are now subject to stricter border controls in the EU due to the 'possible presence' of pesticide residues.
July 16 , 2015
Polish blackcurrant overflow to come on stream
High yields for Europe's largest blackcurrant grower appear set to cause a glut in the market.
July 16 , 2015
Germany: Organic produce prices rise in H1
Apart from pome fruit and potatoes, prices rose for the vast majority of organic produce items in Germany during the first half.
July 16 , 2015
