U.K.: Morrisons to trial plastic cut-back on fruit & veg

The announcement comes two months after a Dutch supermarket chain opened the world's first plastic-free aisle in one of its Amsterdam stores.

June 01 , 2018

Andy Hall exonerated by Thai appeals court

In the landmark ruling, the court also said that Finnwatch and Andy Hall’s research into alleged human rights abuses at a Thai pineapple processor was in the public interest.

May 31 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 21, 2018

There was good movement for imported soft citrus in the U.S. market in week 21 due to lower volumes of California fruit.

May 31 , 2018

U.S.: New leafy greens task force aims for food safety resolution before next season

The formation of the task force comes as a response to the recent E. coli outbreak, which led to one death and sickened more than 170 people across 32 states.

May 31 , 2018

"Outstanding result" for NZ avocados in 2017-18

"Phenomenal demand" helped the industry to achieve three-quarters of the previous season's sales with just half the volume.

May 30 , 2018

California: Court of Appeal orders ALRB to count 2013 decertification ballots

"Finally sunlight has been cast onto this injustice and the farmworkers voice will be heard."

May 30 , 2018

South Africa: Agri SA urges caution over minimum wage bill

The measure will see millions of workers earn 3,500 rand (US$277) a month.

May 30 , 2018

Australian mango production hit record in 2017-18

While both early and late season mangoes received good prices, an oversupply mid-season pushed prices down for some regions.

May 30 , 2018

Colombia ships first Quindío-grown avocados to U.S.

The fruit should arrive on June 8, after which it will be sold by Calavo Growers.

May 30 , 2018

Colombia hit by mango oversupply

An industry representative says the mango export sector needs to develop significantly, with less than 1% of the crop currently shipped abroad as fresh fruit.

May 30 , 2018