European MPs demand action to halt spread of olive tree bacteria

European politicians believe not enough was done to prevent the entry of 'leaf scorch' into the continent and say olive growers need compensation.

May 25 , 2015

NZ: New T&G office officially opens in Shanghai

Turners & Growers expects to better anticipate market changes to the benefit of growers, through the help of a new office in China.

May 25 , 2015

France bans supermarkets from disposing of edible food

As part of efforts to dramatically cut food waste in the country, large French supermarkets will soon face hefty fines if they fail to donate unsold food to charity.

May 25 , 2015

U.S.: Ocean Mist and Lakeside form organic alliance

Two major U.S.-based vegetable grower-shippers have struck a deal to offer their customers wider organic product lines.

May 25 , 2015

Chile and China engage in fresh produce trade discussions

Pomegranates, nectarines and avocados were on the agenda during recent meetings between AQSIQ and SAG.

May 22 , 2015

California minimum wage rises could have 'major impacts', says CFFA

The California Fresh Fruit Association's head believes future state-wide minimum wage rises may limit the sector's competitiveness internationally.

May 22 , 2015

SB Group enters Peruvian blueberry JV

A Chilean company affiliated with Illinois-based Sun Belle has signed a deal to develop blueberry plantations in Peru.

May 22 , 2015

Land reform consolidation to bolster domestic Chinese fruit industry

The organizers of Shanghai's iFresh summit hope the event will be a positive force for change, tackling asymmetries in the import game as fruit production modernizes rapidly at home.

May 21 , 2015

Total Produce in 'strong position to expand'

The Irish multinational says the first four months of 2015 have been 'satisfactory' and full year earnings should be in the upper targeted range.

May 20 , 2015

Russia considers relaxing import restrictions for certain countries

Greece is one of three European countries which could soon see some of its exporters able to ship to Russia once again.

May 20 , 2015