Post Archive
U.S.: Sysco to pay US$19.4M settlement over unrefrigerated food sheds
Foodservice provider Sysco has agreed to pay damages for its prior use of noncompliant drop sites in California.
July 21 , 2014
U.S.: APHIS proposes rule to allow Chinese apple imports
A recent posting on the Federal Register puts China one step closer to gaining access to the U.S. apple market.
July 18 , 2014
South African avocados face stronger Peruvian competition in Europe
An 'oversaturated' U.S. avocado market has led to Peru competing more heavily with South Africa in the EU.
July 18 , 2014
U.S.: Farm Bill funding pays greater attention to organic growers
The USDA has slated a record level of funding for organic certification cost-share assistance.
July 18 , 2014
Chilean grape industry aims to rid country of Lobesia moth
The Chilean Table Grape Committee says a grapewine moth could threaten the whole national fruit industry.
July 18 , 2014
Brazilian apple exports take a dive in 2014
Brazilians have spent a lot more on imported apples this year compared to the prices achieved for exports.
July 18 , 2014
Ambitious Malawi fruit company gains US$15M support package
Malawi Mangoes aims to be the 'leading agro-processing company on the African continent' in five years.
July 18 , 2014
EU approves support for stonefruit growers
Requests for support by various European peach and nectarine growers have been approved by the EU.
July 18 , 2014
Ecuador-EU trade agreement is "marvelous", says banana industry leader
Ecuador is now one step closer to being on par with its banana-exporting competitors in Europe when it comes to tariffs.
July 17 , 2014
BanaBay ventures into U.K. organic banana market
BanaBay is expanding into organic bananas to cater to growing demand for the category in Britain.
July 17 , 2014
