Post Archive
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
Chiquita faces another eco-lawsuit
A Seattle-based law firm alleges that Chiquita produces bananas in such a way that poisons local residents.
February 11 , 2015
Chile: Fedefruta says U.S. West Coast port crisis puts shipments at risk
Chile's Fruit Producers Federation says the industry "must be alert" to delays in U.S. West Coast ports.
February 11 , 2015
Southern Hemisphere expects larger pome fruit crop
While Southern Hemisphere apple production is expected to increase 5%, exports are anticipated to decline by the same percentage partly due to oversupply issues in Europe.
February 10 , 2015
Polish industry takes steps to escape "industrial" fruit prices
Polish apple and mushroom exporters are forging ahead in new markets, rising above the price crash wrought by the Russian embargo.
February 10 , 2015
Serbia: Russian embargo "no good for anybody", says Apple World founder
One Serbian grower says he'd rather have a level playing field than the comparative benefits of Russian market access.
February 10 , 2015
