Post Archive
Ireland: SuperValu denies boycott of Israeli produce
Ireland's biggest supermarket chain says its move to take Israeli carrots off the shelves is not politically motivated.
August 06 , 2014
Russia: Putin signs decree to ban ag products from sanctioning countries
While the wording is vague, one thing is certain - a decree signed today by Vladimir Putin will mean bans on a range of agricultural goods from the West.
August 06 , 2014
State of the Market - Week 31, 2014
Weak condition for Uruguayan and Peruvian supply helped push down prices for mandarins in the U.S. last week.
August 06 , 2014
NZ: future in doubt for recent Zespri kiwifruit variety
A golden Zespri kiwifruit variety marketed as Charm has been shriveling up on supermarket shelves.
August 06 , 2014
Coca Cola untaps US$5B for African investments
Fruit farmers in Kenya, Nigeria and Malawi are expected to benefit from Coca Cola's expansive 'Source Africa' initiative.
August 06 , 2014
China 'does not have a good cold chain network', says importer
A Hong Kong importer says good shelf life is key for produce in China due to limited cold chain capabilities.
August 06 , 2014
Mexican region celebrates first U.S.-bound pomegranate shipment
Pomegranate producers from Mexico's Mezquital Valley hope to expand upon an initial U.S.-bound shipment.
August 06 , 2014
China re-opens market to California citrus
After a 15-month absence, California's citrus industry can once again ship its fruit to China.
August 05 , 2014
Update: Ireland's SuperValu takes Israeli carrots off shelves
One Irish supermarket chain has responded to calls from a retail workers' union to boycott Israeli goods due to the Gaza conflict.
August 05 , 2014
Opinion: midsummer fresh blueberry review in North America
Following a recent interview, Fall Creek's Cort Brazelton takes an in-depth look at the North American blueberry deal.
August 05 , 2014
