Italy: Adfruit aims for direct kiwifruit exports to China

Italian kiwifruit companies are finding it difficult to get the volumes requested by large Chinese importers.

October 06 , 2014

U.S. revokes Canada reciprocity agreement

Canadian produce companies are no longer protected by the U.S. payment protection system PACA.

October 06 , 2014

Freshmax to merge with Crasborn Bros

Freshmax and Crasborn Bros plan to merge to become New Zealand's third largest apple exporter.

October 03 , 2014

Disney to take the Mickey to Chinese grape consumers

A Chinese partner will soon start selling Disney-branded grapes sourced from Dayka & Hackett in the U.S.

October 02 , 2014

Andy Hall calls on Thai pineapple companies to respect worker payment law

Human rights campaigner Andy Hall has alleged there is a widespread non-payment of wages in Thailand amid pineapple factory shutdowns.

October 01 , 2014

Australia: a high value response to high wages

In the face of high labor costs, Australian growers like Kerry Smerdon have looked to premium crops like macadamia nuts and custard apples to gain an edge.

October 01 , 2014

Fyffes trying to "hoodwink" Chiquita shareholders, says Cutrale-Safra

The Brazilian companies trying to buy Chiquita are not impressed with its recent announcement regarding Fyffes.

September 29 , 2014

South Africa: FPEF hopeful for China-bound apple exports in 2015

A South African fruit industry representative believes it is possible the Chinese market will be open for next season.

September 29 , 2014

Pear marketing strategy will not change, says Portuguese exporter

A large Portuguese pear company says despite the Russian ban's effects on EU supply, it will not change tack.

September 24 , 2014

Canada and Japan reach organic equivalency deal

As of January 2015, Japan and Canada will be able to trade organic produce without the need for further certification.