Russia: Medvedev announces food import ban extension until late 2017

The existing ban has already led to the destruction of 5,274MT worth of plant products since August last year.

May 31 , 2016

U.S.: Freeze-dried fruit and the fight against food waste

Homegrown Organic Farms has seen sales skyrocket for premium freeze-dried fruits, while more of the fresh crop is also finding a market through increased demand for imperfect produce.

May 31 , 2016

Chilean fruit leader looks to NZ, Australia for ag labor inspiration

Fedefruta's president wants Chile to emulate the seasonal worker legislations of two competing countries on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

May 31 , 2016

‘Best start in four or five years’ for Mexican grapes

A short Chilean season left the market relatively empty for the first table grapes from Mexico, and prices are expected to remain high through June.

May 30 , 2016

EU partially relaxes citrus black spot rules for South Africa

One of the most significant relaxations concerns the CBS interception threshold of five.

May 27 , 2016

Avocado traders look forward to new origin for U.S. market

U.S. traders and Jalisco growers have responded to the much anticipated news about U.S. avocado access.

May 27 , 2016

U.S. to allow Hass avocado imports from all Mexican states

It's been a long time coming, but as of late June Michoacán will not be the only Mexican state with the right to ship avocados to the United States.

May 26 , 2016

Chile: Copiapó pomegranate fields recover from 2015 floods

After a disaster season in 2015, Unifrutti has bounced back with solid percentages in 'extra fancy' rated packouts.

May 26 , 2016

Monsanto knocks back Bayer's initial proposal

Bayer's pitch to make an "innovation powerhouse" has been deemed "incomplete and financially inadequate" by the Monsanto board.

May 25 , 2016

Asian produce companies appear in Panama Papers

A northern Chinese veggie grower, a Hong Kong-based produce trader and an Indonesian pineapple company have been linked to the Panama Papers leak.

May 25 , 2016