USDA announces US$18.3M bonus buy of U.S. apples

In a time of excess supply, the USDA has pledged to make its largest apple purchase in history.

April 30 , 2015

Russia whacks temporary ban on Bangladeshi potatoes

Bangladeshi potato exports to Russia have skyrocketed in recent years, but now the world's largest country has banned shipments citing phytosanitary risks.

April 30 , 2015

Peru: Sociedad Agricola Virú denies fault after violent strike

A Peruvian asparagus and artichoke company has refuted allegations it manipulated financial accounts to avoid paying workers a share of its profits.

April 30 , 2015

"Banana selling prices are too low", claims Fresh Del Monte CEO

Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh says banana prices will have to rise after years staying still despite inflation and higher production costs.

April 30 , 2015

CMA CGM Group grows presence in India

Global transportation and shipping company the CMA CGM Group is reinforcing its position in India with a new acquisition.

April 30 , 2015

NZ: IKGA slams Zespri over "GFree" in Italy

While G3 kiwifruit blocks are selling for more than NZ$100,000 per hectare in New Zealand, some growers are wondering why their Italian counterparts are getting licenses for free.

April 30 , 2015

U.S. eases Dominican import restrictions

AHPIS believes it is safe to resume shipments of Hass avocados and green tomatoes from the Dominican Republic, following Medfly detections in the country last month.

April 29 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 17, 2015

Chilean Red Globe grapes performed well in the U.S., China and South Korea during week 17.

April 29 , 2015

Citrus workers strike in Argentine province

A farmworker union is demanding a 40% pay rise in Tucumán, but the government says economic conditions don't allow for more than 30%.

April 29 , 2015

California cherries arrive in China

Oheng Import & Export Co was one Chinese company receiving the first batches of California cherries in Shanghai earlier this week.

April 29 , 2015