Mexico: Grape exporter works with Whole Foods to boost worker living conditions

Free dental clinics, water supply systems and school transportation are just some of a table grape exporters' projects aimed at improving worker living conditions.

November 21 , 2016

New CEO at Fairtrade International

Darío Soto Abril says he will maintain the group's growth path in "making a better world for farmers and workers".

November 21 , 2016

Australia: Banana tissue culture "fundamental" for biosecurity

As tension continues in the Australian banana industry about the threat of Panama Disease TR4, sourcing clean plant material is more vital than ever.

November 21 , 2016

France: Oscar-branded kiwifruit volumes recover

Prim'land is expecting a strong kiwifruit season, with the first ever shipments into Vietnam and a return to 'normal' production levels.

November 21 , 2016

U.S.: Golden berry importers take the 'cape' out of cape gooseberries

We catch up with two U.S. importers of the Andean berry that are trialing new ways to market the exotic fruit.

November 21 , 2016

NZ expects record avocado exports during 2016-17 season

The country is set to export more than double the volume it did during the last campaign.

November 21 , 2016

Groundbreaking sterile fruit fly facility opens in South Australia

Australia's newest weapon against one of the world’s worst horticultural pests has been unveiled in the south of the country.

November 21 , 2016

NZ: Season’s last Zespri kiwifruit charter sets off for Japan

The last of 67 refrigerated charter ships is headed for the ports of Tokyo and Kobe.

November 18 , 2016

Pipfruit NZ forecasts “largest ever apple crop” for 2017

The group’s chief executive Alan Pollard says exports are set to reach a record of NZ$800 million next season.

November 18 , 2016

Australia: Costa Group joins forces with Macquarie for ag investments

The company’s shares rose after an upgraded profit guidance was announced.

November 18 , 2016