CPMA praises NAFTA renegotiation progress on phytosanitary, biotech issues

The latest round of talks concluded in Ottawa this week, with the next meeting to take place in the U.S. in mid-October.

September 29 , 2017

California: Solano County quarantine triggered after Medfly detections

The development comes a couple of weeks after restrictions were put in place in Sun Valley, Los Angeles County.

September 28 , 2017

Zespri's European SunGold volumes to grow by one-quarter in 2017-18

There are now 1,100 producing hectares of SunGold in Italy, a figure that is set to more than treble within five years.

September 28 , 2017

Go direct to China's interior, ProChile trade commissioner tells exporters

At Chilean industry event Fruittrade yesterday, a panel including Chinese importers discussed what the sector can do to further improve its market position, particularly with relatively new commodities.

September 28 , 2017

Brambles ranked top performer in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

The company's head says the "share and reuse" business model helps it to reduce operating costs and demand for natural resources.

September 28 , 2017

U.S.: California fig volumes wind down after strong season

A leading California organic grower has reported "phenomenal" prices this season, while Catania Worldwide is gearing up for the inaugural sales from its New Jersey subsidiary.

September 28 , 2017

U.S.: Sunkist's California mandarin volumes to double in 2017-18

The major cooperative's mandarin program now leverages the Delite brand name, created by the first family to grow and market Murcott mandarins in California.

September 28 , 2017