China to boost veg exports to Russia

Tariff barriers and anti-dumping duties are reportedly behind the Chinese vegetable sector's decision to focus more on its neighbor to the north.

October 27 , 2015

Continuous supply key for brand relevance, says Sun World

A Sun World executive says the company has been working to fill 'a number of gaps' in South American table grape and stonefruit volumes.

October 27 , 2015

Chilean avocados to reach Chinese shores this week

With imports to possibly triple this year, Lantao is promoting new ways to use avocados in everyday Chinese cuisine.

October 27 , 2015

U.K.: Gangmasters agency investigates exploitation in fresh produce sector

The government body responsible for investigating labour abuses recenty dicovered a raft of violations in the U.K. as part of a week-long inititiave.

October 26 , 2015

Chile: ASOEX forecasts "similar" fruit export volumes in 2015-16

A warmer winter, a wetter spring and other isolated weather events may affect Chile's fruit exports this year.

October 26 , 2015

Peruvian asparagus largely unaffected by El Niño

Peru has so far exported 17.8 million boxes of asparagus this season, putting total volumes slightly lower than at this time last year.

October 26 , 2015

Canada: New govt can make "positive impact" on produce sector, says CHC

The Canadian Horticultural Council says a majority government will allow for 'real plans to be put into place.'

October 26 , 2015

Australia and China set to ratify FTA

Australia could finalize the ChAFTA this year, with Labor and Liberal Party leaders having reached a deal on domestic worker safeguards.

October 23 , 2015

U.S.: Texas 'Farm to Work' program hailed as a success

A CDC-funded agricultural initiative in Texas that deliveres produce to workplaces was found to have increased employee access to fruits and vegetables.

October 23 , 2015

U.S.: IFCO and Walmart expand reusable plastic container deal

Walmart will initially use IFCO's new wood grain reusable plastic container to pack and ship dry produce including apples, potatoes, and citrus.

October 23 , 2015