PMA Australia-NZ holds first industry forum to address farm labor abuse

A forum held in response to serious issues raised by an ABC exposé saw 'vigorous discussions' on what needs to be done to protect farmworkers.

August 13 , 2015

London calling for AmazonFresh?

Amazon U.K. has refused to comment on speculation of a possible launch of fresh food delivery services in Britain.

August 13 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 32, 2015

Lemon prices in the U.S. were on a downward spiral despite active sales in week 32.

August 12 , 2015

Peru: North coast growers to bear brunt of El Niño

Peru's meteorology service Senamhi has outlined some possible effects of El Niño on grapes, mangoes, bananas, blueberries, avocados and oranges.

August 12 , 2015

Russia leads Turkish stonefruit export markets in H1

Turkish stonefruit shipments jumped by more than half in the first semester of 2015, with a dramatic growth in exports to Russia.

August 12 , 2015

"Teething problems" hinder Vietnam reopening for Aussie citrus

Australian citrus exporters have faced setbacks in the recently reopened Vietnamese market due to rules that limit shipments to seafreight.

August 12 , 2015

Australian growers warm to NZ-developed Reddy Robin pears

A pear marketed as 'Papple' in the U.K. has attracted the interest of Australian growers, but it goes by a different name Down Under.

August 11 , 2015

Chinese market officially opens for Peruvian Hass avocados

Peruvian Agriculture Minister Juan Manuel Benites says avocado exports to China could potentially reach US$50 million.

August 11 , 2015

HLB launches its first organic Formosa papayas in U.S. market

HLB's new organic papayas grown in a 'protected microclimate' area in Mexico feature a ripeness indicator.

August 11 , 2015

Koppert Cress introduces trio of flavors

One of Koppert Cress' new varieties features tiny crystals that are said to give the plant an attractive appearance.

August 10 , 2015