Post Archive
BayWa to plant Jazz apples in Germany
Diversification has been a big part of BayWa's international strategy, but the apple industry player now plans to apply it closer to home with new varieties and commodities.
February 05 , 2015
Chilean exporter ships first organic blueberries to China
U.S. fumigation rules on Chilean blueberries have caused one organic exporter to look to China.
February 05 , 2015
Report reveals trade switch for EU produce exports
At the opening press conference at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the European Commission's Leandro Más Pons discussed the rise of new export markets for produce in the wake of the Russian ban.
February 03 , 2015
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
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
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
Hawaii to propose Dole swap former pineapple land for prison site
Due to the state's lack of funds, Hawaii may propose a land swap with Dole Food Company.
January 30 , 2015
Crunch time for Moldova-Russia apple import talks
Russia is on track to lifting its import ban on a key Eastern European apple exporter.
January 29 , 2015
U.S. apple shippers aim for greater slice of Chinese market pie
Eight U.S. apple varieties have been singled out for promotional activity in China following a recent market opening.
January 29 , 2015
Aussie litchi industry sets sights firmly on U.S.
The timing of the U.S. market opening is auspicious for Australian litchi growers with a bumper crop running later than usual.
January 28 , 2015
