G20 cuts protectionism rejection pledge

What has been a standard commitment at past G20 Summits was absent in a communiqué released Saturday, likely as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" policy.

March 20 , 2017

U.K. minister dismisses pleas for seasonal farmworker scheme

Calls from the agricultural sector to reinstate the scheme in the wake of Brexit were rejected by the minister, who said there was no need at the moment.

March 20 , 2017

Chile kicks off first commercial export deal for gold Soreli kiwifruit

Beatriz Araya of BGSA says the variety has shown a good level of coexistence with vine disease Psa with high output levels.

March 20 , 2017

Update: APHIS extends stay on Argentine lemon import rule by two months

Argentine officials told EFE they were expecting a 30-day extension, but an APHIS announcement has brought it out to two months.

March 17 , 2017

U.S.: Rains help bring California blueberry volumes "back on track"

Alexander Ott expects production to surpass last year's crop of around 58 million pounds and says increased exports will likely alleviate some market pressure.

March 17 , 2017

NZ, Argentina sign agricultural cooperation deal

The hope is for the countries to work together on pest management, and help New Zealand become a "logistical hub for high-value fresh produce from South America".

March 17 , 2017

Freshfel welcomes EU's changes to simplify bureaucracy for POs

"It does not solve everything but it’s a good move," says Freshfel's Philippe Binard.

March 16 , 2017

New Colombia-UK avocado JV "the right move" for Fresca and Cartama

The new joint venture between South American growers and the Fresca Group will supply Hass to the fast-growing British and European markets

March 16 , 2017

Unseasonal heavy rainfall puts northern Peru on alert

"In my 55 years I have never seen a situation like this in Peru. It's really terrible," AGAP president Ricardo Polis said.

March 16 , 2017

Opinion: Taking responsibility from seed to plate

Greg Christian asks how communities and businesses would look if the produce industry worked directly with food preparers to serve delicious meals every time.

March 16 , 2017