Peru to implement mango quality seal as long-term strategy

The Peruvian mango industry hopes to start a pilot scheme of its new quality seal later this year.

August 12 , 2014

Mexico enjoys colossal growth in key avocado export markets

Mexico's avocado shipments to its three biggest importers increased by around a third from January to June.

August 12 , 2014

Russian situation 'accelerates' action on EU stonefruit crisis

The EC has heeded the call of European stonefruit growers calling for support to alleviate tough market conditions.

August 12 , 2014

Poland asks U.S. to open doors to its "freedom apples"

Poland's Ambassador to the U.S. has called on Washington to allow his country's apples, now banned in Russia.

August 12 , 2014

Australia 'remains strong' despite Russia blocking trade

Australian ministers have criticized Russia for implementing the import ban and say 'there are no winners'.

August 11 , 2014

Israel: Russia 'already asking' to increase shipments, says exporter

One Israeli produce grower says trade of certain vegetables and tropical fruit will get a boost in the Russian market.

August 11 , 2014

Thailand gears up for end of EU tariff reduction privileges

Thai agricultural companies could start to relocate abroad soon as their EU tariff agreements are set to end.

August 08 , 2014

NZ: tough weather batters T&G results in H1

Growth in Turners & Growers' pipfruit division was not enough to offset tough conditions for its international business.

August 08 , 2014

WAPA releases 2014 pome fruit forecast

Russia's ban on EU fruit imports has coincided with expectations for a significantly bigger apple crop.

August 08 , 2014

U.K.: BanaBay secures fresh Middle East deal

A British company with growing operations in Ecuador is upbeat about a banana supply contract in Libya.

August 08 , 2014