Post Archive
Russia intercepts produce imports from banned EU countries
Russia has prevented 11 cases of agricultural imports totaling more than 93MT via Belarus, including shipments from banned EU countries.
August 19 , 2014
Limoneira invests in northern Chilean citrus
U.S. fruit company Limoneira has made its first investment abroad with a bet on Chilean citrus opportunities.
August 19 , 2014
Thailand: TPIA will 'not intervene' in Natural Fruit v. Andy Hall
A Thai pineapple industry group has told a human rights campaigner to behave or face further prosecution.
August 19 , 2014
Sharp spurt for Mexican lime exports
Like its avocados, Mexico's lime exports saw substantial growth to key markets in the first half of this year.
August 19 , 2014
California: grower body expects 'renewed emphasis' on food safety
A key Californian producer association says this summer's stonefruit contamination scare was a 'wake-up call' for the industry, and has also praised the recently proposed water bond as a 'valid opportunity'.
August 19 , 2014
Peruvian avocados with sunblotch detected in Chile
Chilean growers hope lab results will give weight to their appeal to prevent unfettered access for Peruvian avocados.
August 18 , 2014
Quality focus could pull Dutch industry through rough times, says ABN AMRO
An agri-food economist looks at the Dutch boom in certain produce items prior to tensions between Russia and the Ukraine, and what approach is needed from here.
August 15 , 2014
Argentina could 'redirect' pome fruit exports to Russia
Argentine pome fruit shippers could help fill the new Russian supply gap but only if the price is right.
August 12 , 2014
Almost 100 rights groups call for an end to Natural Fruit v. Andy Hall
Organizations from around the world have made a plea to the Thai Pineapple Industry Association (TPIA).
August 11 , 2014
South African citrus industry cautious about Russian trade implications
While Russia-bound shipments of South African citrus may increase, there will be new logistical issues.
August 11 , 2014
