U.S. produce company gains EFI certification for Mexican farms

U.S.-based fruit and vegetable grower-marketer Alpine Fresh has received an Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certification for two farms in Mexico.

January 26 , 2017

Don't let the U.S. get left behind on trade, urges United Fresh CEO

The head of the U.S. produce advocacy group warns that "our potential trading partners won’t sit idly by."

January 25 , 2017

Uncertainty hovers over USDA press policy

Despite a memo sent to ARS staff saying no "public-facing documents" may be released, a USDA head has sought to allay concerns.

January 25 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 3, 2017

South African plum sales were under pressure in Europe in week 3 as the first Chilean fruit started to arrive.

January 25 , 2017

EU-Canada FTA moves one step closer

Spain's FEPEX says Canada will eliminate all of its tariffs for EU fruit and vegetable imports once the deal comes into effect.

January 25 , 2017

Costa Rican pineapple industry to finally receive Chinese inspectors

They may have had to wait nearly a year and a half, but it looks as though Costa Rican pineapple exporters will soon be able to begin shipping their fruit to China.

January 25 , 2017

South Africa: Good demand in key grape markets, says SATI

Exports to Canada have soared this season, while it looks like exports volumes from the Orange River will be "neck-and-neck" with the Hex River.

January 25 , 2017

Chilean fresh fruit exports up in 2016

Chilean fresh fruit exports hit record levels last year at US$4.699 billion, according to statistics agency ODEPA.

January 24 , 2017

New PLU code for the mango category

As the range of mangoes in supermarkets becomes more diverse, the classifications that surround it have branched out too.

January 24 , 2017

California citrus growers "disappointed" by TPP withdrawal

The deal would have seen gradual tariff elimination in key markets such as Japan and Vietnam.

January 24 , 2017