Post Archive

Poland: Additional aid due for fruit and veg producers

The Polish government is planning to withdraw some 155,700MT of apples and pears from the market.
February 12 , 2015

Rupee appreciation to "definitely" cut Indian fruit exports to Europe, says Khakhar

An Indian grower is gearing up for renewed mango exports to Europe, but thinks exchange rates will impact produce trading overall.
February 12 , 2015

Australia: Citrus industry steps up biosecurity surveillance

A biosecurity partnership has been formed in Australia's Sunraysia to protect citrus from exotic pests.
February 12 , 2015

Polish farmers to continue protests against new land sale laws

A spokesperson for the International Coalition for the Protection of the Polish Countryside says news laws "will expose Polish land to be bought by foreign buyers and will threaten small farmers."
February 12 , 2015

Peru optimistic for South Korean mango access by next season

A Peruvian mango industry head says he is "confident" a recent visit by Korean officials went well.
February 12 , 2015

U.S.: West Coast port employer to temporarily halt operations

The Pacific Maritime Association says it cannot justify paying union workers premium rates over the upcoming weekend and holidays, while the union says the employers' actions are "bad for the industry and the U.S. economy."
February 11 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 6, 2015

The U.S. blueberry market generally saw good demand and prices in week 6.
February 11 , 2015

Chinese opening brings great opportunities for U.S.-grown club varieties, says T&G

A Turners & Growers pipfruit executive discusses China's opening for U.S. apples and a challenging New Zealand deal.
February 11 , 2015

Opinion: Strategies to differentiate the Argentine blueberry industry

Carlos Stabile says the Argentine blueberry sector is moving "along the right path."
February 11 , 2015

South Africa alleges "inconsistent" citrus inspections in Southern Europe

"Viability" is a term that could revive South Africa's stability in the European citrus market, where talks are lined up aiming to remove discrepancies in citrus black spot (CBS) inspection methods.
February 11 , 2015