New route cuts 10 days from Chile-India shipping

"“Now we can do a lot more Chilean kiwifruit, more Chilean grapes and more Chilean stonefruit," says IG International's Tarun Arora.

March 22 , 2016

U.S. and Cuba reach agricultural agreement breakthrough

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced several measures aimed at fostering "further collaboration between the U.S. and Cuban agriculture sectors".

March 21 , 2016

IFCO aims to have 'wood grain' RPCs in every U.S. Walmart produce section

A produce sector display revamp is afoot with the leading retailer in the USA.

March 21 , 2016

China: More Chilean cherry marketing needed for 2016-17 deal, says GWM

Chilean cherry growers obtained good returns with a shorter crop this recent season, but next year volumes could surge and they'll have to hit the market for an earlier Chinese New Year.

March 21 , 2016

Thai fruit imports surged in 2015

Apple imports led the pack while melons showed the greatest percentage growth.

March 18 , 2016

New U.S. food safety rules to require 'preventative controls' from exporters

As if produce didn't have enough acronyms, there is another that fruit traders to the U.S. will have to become familiar with or risk losing business - PCQI.

March 17 , 2016

Australian grower group hails govt policy to tackle misuse of power

Australian vegetable and potato grower body Ausveg has welcomed Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's decision to amend the Competition and Consumer Act.

March 16 , 2016

Georges Helfer SA to import first fair trade Ivory Coast mangoes

With certifications in the works in Peru and Brazil, the Swiss importer aims to supply Europe with fair trade Kent mangoes year-round.

March 16 , 2016

Chinese suspension comes in "vintage" year for NZ kiwiberries

It is possible that much of the volume that would have gone to China will be destined for Australia, as well as other markets like Singapore, Hong Kong and the U.S.

March 14 , 2016

NZ industry takes issue with Australian produce export 'subsidies'

Two New Zealand industry leaders claim Australia is in breach of its WTO obligations by allegedly subsidizing Tasmanian freight for export.

March 14 , 2016