Post Archive
U.S.: Ocean Mist and Lakeside form organic alliance
Two major U.S.-based vegetable grower-shippers have struck a deal to offer their customers wider organic product lines.
May 25 , 2015
Chile and China engage in fresh produce trade discussions
Pomegranates, nectarines and avocados were on the agenda during recent meetings between AQSIQ and SAG.
May 22 , 2015
Moroccan blueberry boom to take spotlight at IBO summit Down Under
Blueberries are all the rage in Morocco where growers are planting aggressively, but to steer clear of price falls they will need to avoid heavy harvesting from April to June.
May 22 , 2015
California minimum wage rises could have 'major impacts', says CFFA
The California Fresh Fruit Association's head believes future state-wide minimum wage rises may limit the sector's competitiveness internationally.
May 22 , 2015
Mexico: Persian lime production set for drop in Veracruz after humidity
With fungi affected the flowering stage of Persian limes in a Mexican state, U.S.-bound shipments look set to slip.
May 22 , 2015
SB Group enters Peruvian blueberry JV
A Chilean company affiliated with Illinois-based Sun Belle has signed a deal to develop blueberry plantations in Peru.
May 22 , 2015
Land reform consolidation to bolster domestic Chinese fruit industry
The organizers of Shanghai's iFresh summit hope the event will be a positive force for change, tackling asymmetries in the import game as fruit production modernizes rapidly at home.
May 21 , 2015
Total Produce in 'strong position to expand'
The Irish multinational says the first four months of 2015 have been 'satisfactory' and full year earnings should be in the upper targeted range.
May 20 , 2015
Russia considers relaxing import restrictions for certain countries
Greece is one of three European countries which could soon see some of its exporters able to ship to Russia once again.
May 20 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 20, 2015
Demand for grapes was increasing in South Korea due to the nearing of the Budda's Birthday in week 20.
May 20 , 2015
