Australia: NT mango farmer accused of underpaying workers

Some workers allegedly weren't paid at all while others are reported as receiving an equivalent of US$2 an hour.

September 26 , 2016

International Blueberry Organization announces new president

The world’s leading blueberry industry body has made changes to its board, ushering in a new era of development and collaboration for the popular fruit.

September 23 , 2016

Chile: Apple exports rise while pear shipments fall

Chile's apple shipments to the U.S. rose by more than a third this year, while pear volumes were down to numerous destinations.

September 23 , 2016

Russia bans Egyptian produce imports

Not only has Russia banned Egyptian fruit and vegetable items, but so has the North African country's southern neighbor.

September 23 , 2016

NZ: T&G gains 'unexpected insights' from Zespri MoU in Bangkok

The Thai arrangement has gone "beyond expectations" for T&G, which is now opening up an office in Tokyo to bolster its Asian in-market presence.

September 23 , 2016

NZ: Zespri to seek out new CEO

The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has put the succession plans in motion well ahead of a future transition.

September 22 , 2016

Argentina: Tucuman airport expansion opens to blueberry shippers

As of October, Tucuman's blueberry exporters will no longer have to wait for a slot in between passenger planes to load their fruit at the airport.

September 22 , 2016

EBRD grants €2.5M loan for Moroccan produce development

The fruit grown in the southern Moroccan operations supplies the likes of Florette and Driscoll's.

September 22 , 2016

Mexican blueberry industry expects imminent access to China

A head of Mexico's blueberry industry that is seeing 60% annual growth said the first shipments should begin to China in 2017.

September 22 , 2016

UAE: NRTC to strengthen direct links with South America

One of Dubai's leading fruit traders seeks to break down links in the chain to get South American produce to market more quickly.

September 22 , 2016