U.S.: Trump picks China critic to head new govt trade council

The appointment of the author of "Death by China" to the National Trade Council will not allay produce industry concerns that access to one of its major markets could be disrupted.

December 23 , 2016

Striving for perfection: Aussie group stamps new brand across produce portfolio

We speak with Perfection Fresh CEO Michael Simonetta to see what drove a decision to change tack when it comes to the company's look and labels.

December 21 , 2016

Unifrutti Traders Ltda buys out Kiwi Uno's Chilean subsidiary

Unifrutti Traders plans to use the new land to undertake varietal conversion in the South American country.

December 21 , 2016

Argentine lemon opening a "lump of coal" for California citrus growers

A decision yesterday to open up access to the U.S. market for lemons from Northwest Argentina has been described as a "callous disregard" for California's farmers, but importers are logically more positive. 

December 21 , 2016

NZ: Fruitcraft launches new "Dazzle" apple variety

Amidst a stream of new apple varieties hitting the global market in a bid to replace flagging cultivars, will Dazzle live up to its name?

December 19 , 2016

SanLucar subsidiary ships first table grapes from Ecuador

The first shipment is of Crimson Seedless grapes, but the group has also planted proprietary varieties from IFG.

December 19 , 2016

NZ: Seeka to bolster plantings of new avocado variety

An avocado variety with less alternate bearing and different harvest windows is set for growth in New Zealand over the coming years.

December 19 , 2016

U.S.: Growers Express gets patent for processed cauliflower

The announcement comes shortly after the group's 'Cauliflower Crumbles' line won the Joe Nucci Award for Product Innovation during the New York Produce Show.

December 19 , 2016

Peru: Camposol to open Chinese office

"China is our biggest project for the year 2017," says Camposol Trading CEO Jose Antonio Gomez-Bazan.

December 16 , 2016

South Africa lifts EU citrus exports despite lower volumes, tough CBS rules

The EU is not satisfied with the four interceptions of CBS this year, prompting calls from South African industry for WTO action.

December 16 , 2016