Post Archive
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
Mexico takes Costa Rica to WTO over avocado suspension
Three major South American avocado supplying countries are stepping in to alieviate the supply gap left by Mexico in the Costa Rican market.
July 16 , 2015
Argentina to ship fresh table grapes to the Philippines
The Argentine government says the Philippine market opening is a 'big opportunity' for exporters, as table grapes represent 12% of the country's fresh fruit imports.
July 16 , 2015
Fresh Del Monte to invest US$250M in Philippine plantations
Fresh Del Monte Produce is investing US$250 million in the Philippine island of Palawan, far from the banana-growing heartland of Mindanao.
July 15 , 2015
Opinion: Russian produce market expectations amidst Import Embargo 2.0
The Russian food import embargo on sanctioning countries was presented as a boon for developing nations. For most, it was not.
July 15 , 2015
#pictureperfectplate garners "thousands" of submissions for Driscoll's contest
Berry-loving photographers have flocked to a Driscoll's social media competition focused on food art.
July 15 , 2015
