Peruvian vegetable exporter bullish after TPP agreement

Gandules SAC expects Peru's piquillo peppers, asparagus, artichoke, citrus and grape exports will get a lift from the TPP.

October 07 , 2015

India: Zespri promotes kiwifruit as Diwali gift

Rather than giving chocolate or candy for a Hindu festival, Zespri is suggesting Indians gift a SunGold kiwifruit to their loved ones.

October 06 , 2015

First Polish apples on way to Vietnam

A Polish government minister says efforts to open up new markets for apples are gathering pace.

October 06 , 2015

Apple breeding program hopes to 'refresh Canada's varietal mix'

Canada's Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is mixing traditional breeding methods with modern science.

October 06 , 2015

EU produce group slams Indian apple import restrictions

Freshfel has called on the EC to raise concerns with India about rules that limit apple imports to one port.

October 06 , 2015

Cocoa farming helps Dominica bounce back after storm

Dominica is hoping to use a recent storm that devastated most of the island's fruit crops as an opportunity.

October 06 , 2015

U.K.: Potato labor supplier has license revoked for ‘endangering’ workers

The U.K.'s Gangmasters Licensing Authority says a labor supplier showed a 'flagrant disregard' for the well-being of her employees.

October 06 , 2015

Organic farming gains ground in Brazil

Brazil's domestic market for organic food products could potentially grow by more than 20% next year.

October 06 , 2015

Trans-Pacific Partnership deal reached

One of the most significant regional trade deals in history has been agreed to by countries including the U.S., Japan and Australia.

October 05 , 2015

Chile: Fresh blueberry exports to rise by up to a fifth

The South American country's most important blueberry-growing region is set for a 35% spike in export volumes this campaign.

October 05 , 2015