Australia: Certified Fresh optimistic about Chinese nectarine market

A Victorian stonefruit producer is optimistic his company can gain a strong presence in the Chinese market.

July 12 , 2016

U.S. politicians weigh in on Argentine lemon import proposal

Bipartisan U.S. Members of Congress have cried foul, claiming more time is needed for experts to assess the likely impact.

July 12 , 2016

Canada: High blueberry quality offset by early season, excess competition

Canada Day marked the first ever shipment of fresh BC blueberries to South Korea, but timing has thrown of the season somewhat both abroad and in North America.

July 12 , 2016

Spanish fruit exports plummet in the U.S.

Spain's mandarin and persimmon exports to the U.S. have fallen significantly, but strong figures from certain vegetables have kept total produce shipments fairly stable.

July 12 , 2016

Golden Wing Mau buys NZ$72M stake in T&G

Chinese company Golden Wing Mau has bought almost one fifth of New Zealand produce company T&G Global.

July 11 , 2016

USDA delays Argentine lemon import rule decision

Authorities have given the public more time to respond to the proposed rule, which has generated 150 comments so far.

July 11 , 2016

U.S. Senate pushes through divisive GMO labeling bill

If passed into law, the bill would require the establishment of a GM labeling standard in the form of a code or a USDA symbol.

July 11 , 2016

Early Chilean grapes enjoyed high prices across the board

The proportion of Chilean grapes shipped to the Far East rose this season, while volumes to the U.S. declined.

July 11 , 2016

South Africa's macadamia nut industry sees double-digit growth

The head of a macadamia nut company says some 2,200 hectares of new farmland is being planted in the country every year.

July 11 , 2016

Photo gallery: Inside London's New Covent Garden Market

We take a look around one of London's leading wholesale produce markets in the early hours of the morning when the traders are in full swing.

July 11 , 2016