Post Archive
No action yet on European stonefruit crisis
As peach and nectarine growers seek urgent action to resolve what they see as a crisis, the European Commission is weighing up whether prices are off-trend for different Mediterranean sources.
August 10 , 2014
WAPA releases 2014 pome fruit forecast
Russia's ban on EU fruit imports has coincided with expectations for a significantly bigger apple crop.
August 08 , 2014
Varieties, productivity at core of likely bumper Washington State apple crop
A key U.S. apple grower group expecting a bumper crop says consumers are 'looking for a different experience'.
August 07 , 2014
Ireland: SuperValu denies boycott of Israeli produce
Ireland's biggest supermarket chain says its move to take Israeli carrots off the shelves is not politically motivated.
August 06 , 2014
Russia: Putin signs decree to ban ag products from sanctioning countries
While the wording is vague, one thing is certain - a decree signed today by Vladimir Putin will mean bans on a range of agricultural goods from the West.
August 06 , 2014
Coca Cola untaps US$5B for African investments
Fruit farmers in Kenya, Nigeria and Malawi are expected to benefit from Coca Cola's expansive 'Source Africa' initiative.
August 06 , 2014
China 'does not have a good cold chain network', says importer
A Hong Kong importer says good shelf life is key for produce in China due to limited cold chain capabilities.
August 06 , 2014
Mexican region celebrates first U.S.-bound pomegranate shipment
Pomegranate producers from Mexico's Mezquital Valley hope to expand upon an initial U.S.-bound shipment.
August 06 , 2014
China re-opens market to California citrus
After a 15-month absence, California's citrus industry can once again ship its fruit to China.
August 05 , 2014
Update: Ireland's SuperValu takes Israeli carrots off shelves
One Irish supermarket chain has responded to calls from a retail workers' union to boycott Israeli goods due to the Gaza conflict.
August 05 , 2014
