Harvest Update: Outlook for Chilean nectarines and plums

Baika Chilean Fruits product manager Thomas Jackson is hopeful for improved white nectarine export protocols, after a challenging 2015.

January 14 , 2016

India relaxes apple import rules

An Indian trade measure that has severely hampered apple exporters overseas has now been revised.

January 13 , 2016

U.S.: CA officials slam citrus rejection claims

While California Citrus Mutual has denied claims the state's citrus shipments have been rejected in South Korea, another source confirms "heightened concern" over beetle eggs.

January 13 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 1, 2016

Avocado sales usually drop after New Year celebrations in Europe, but this year they held firm in the EU and the U.S.

January 13 , 2016

Negotiations yet to resume in Rotterdam port job security dispute

The Dutch Trade Union Federation is awaiting a meeting to discuss concerns with the Port of Rotterdam and weigh up whether to strike again.

January 13 , 2016

U.S.: Pacific Organic Produce sprouts in the vegetable market

Pacific Organic Produce is making a new move into the warm weather vegetable business with a range of crops sourced from Mexico.

January 13 , 2016

U.K.: Who feeds the vulnerable farmers who feed the West?

This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight UK will focus on the severe lack of food security for farmers around the world.

January 13 , 2016

Q&A: Chile's challenging Chinese cherry future

As cherries shift from a luxury to a common good in China, exporters need to adapt.

January 13 , 2016

Russia destroys Turkish mandarins found in Stavropol store

After receiving criticism last year for burning banned European food imports, Russia has recently destroyed a Turkish shipment.

January 13 , 2016

Thailand: Andy Hall to surrender into custody for Natural Fruit case

Judicial harrassment against British human rights defender Andy Hall continues in Thailand, where he will plead 'not guilty' to defamation charges that could land him seven years in jail.

January 12 , 2016