Post Archive
Chilean cherry exports to hit 150,000MT in 'four to five years'
A good U.S. dollar exchange rate supported the Chilean cherry sector in a season of record volumes.
February 03 , 2015
Opinion: From apple juice to caramel apples - a 20-year journey to the same place
Food poisoning attorney Bill Marler says the cost of the recent U.S. Listeria outbreak will be huge.
February 03 , 2015
South Africa: Farmworkers' minimum wages set for a boost
The South African Department of Labour will increase farmworkers' minimum wages from March.
February 03 , 2015
Australia: Major Chinese greengrocer seeks Tasmanian apples
Despite concerns over the 'Australian price point', Pagoda in China may import Tasmanian apples this year.
February 03 , 2015
Malaysian pineapple group to quadruple production
On a platform of social integration for indigenous groups, Malaysia's RIPI is ramping up pineapple cultivation at a fast pace.
February 03 , 2015
New 'Gem' pear variety jointly released in U.S.
The U.S. Agricultural Research Service and three universities have jointly released a high-yielding and fire blight-resistant pear cultivar.
February 02 , 2015
U.S.: CDC monitors possible link between litchis and mysterious illness in India
A report says there could be a connection between litchi seeds and an unknown illness in a northern Indian region.
February 02 , 2015
U.S. allows imports of two South Korean Unshu oranges
Commercial consignments of two Korean Unshu sweet and mandarin orange hybrids can now enter the U.S.
February 02 , 2015
China: Free trade port approval brings spicy Sichuan opportunities to foreign exporters
The central Chinese city of Chongqing has been approved as free trade port for imported produce.
February 02 , 2015
Chilean cherry prices in China 'significantly' lower than previous season
Some arrivals of Chilean cherries in China will not be opened for a few weeks when demand is due to increase.
February 02 , 2015
