Post Archive
Could "Comic Contracts" help protect vulnerable workers?
South African group Indigo Fruit Growers thinks they can.
July 18 , 2016
Chinese vendor throws Philippine mangoes "in the trash"
Social media users in China are pushing for a boycott of Philippine fruit, and traders are taking notice.
July 15 , 2016
Trucker strike grips Colombian farming sector
The dispute has now been going on for 38 days, affecting the movement of a wide range of export crops.
July 14 , 2016
China to allow Argentine table grape imports
The final agreement signing is expected to take place in time for the upcoming export season in January, 2017.
July 13 , 2016
UN: El Niño to make 60 million people "food insecure"
The head of FAO says the weather phenomenon's impact on agricultural livelihoods has been enormous.
July 07 , 2016
Ecuador prepares first China-bound mango shipments
An Ecuadorian mango industry head believes access to the Japanese and South Korean markets is 'very close'.
July 05 , 2016
South Africa: Brexit should see 'normalization' of citrus trade, says CGA
An industry head in South Africa says the U.K. leaving the EU should be positive for citrus shippers due to changes in regulatory requirements and lower tariffs.
July 04 , 2016
Australia: ABGC in landmark banana farm purchase to control TR4
Australia's banana grower association says the government will fund one-third of the purchase of the TR4-infected plantation, while producers will be asked to pay the rest.
July 01 , 2016
North American blueberry production to grow 25% in four years
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council says import access for fresh fruit to the Chinese market may only be a couple of years away.
June 30 , 2016
U.S.: California Fresh Fruit Association announces change in leadership
Barry Bedwell is to step down after 13 years at the helm of the CFFA, with a former eight-term congressman to replace him in August.
June 29 , 2016
