Please report poor treatment and wage violations, says Citrus Australia

In the wake of the Four Corners report on some labor contractors' dodgy practices, Citrus Australia has urged people to report any incidents of abuse.

May 07 , 2015

Smooth Jazz apple transition for Europe with NZ season underway

While hailstorms have affected New Zealand's apple volumes, Enzafruit is upbeat for a positive 2015 campaign in Europe.

May 07 , 2015

Netherlands: Mini vine tomato with chocolate color goes on sale

We speak with the growers of an organic, chocolate-colored tomato now marketed by Dutch company Eosta.

May 07 , 2015

U.S. cherries in top shape for Memorial Day and July 4 sales, says Stemilt

With a long cherry season ahead, Stemilt Growers gives the lowdown on what retailers can expect through to September.

May 07 , 2015

Mexican produce consumption per capita 'an eighth of Canada's'

Eric Viramontes has kicked off proceedings at this year's PMA Fresh Connections: Mexico event, hopeful the produce industry can help significantly boost fruit and vegetable consumption in the country.

May 06 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 18, 2015

Prices for Chilean Royal Galas were higher than the South African competition in China during week 18.

May 06 , 2015

Zespri secures new partner to develop kiwifruit ties in southwestern China

A Zespri China representative says a new distribution partner has been found in the Sichuan province, and the company will continue looking for fresh regional alliances.

May 06 , 2015

Will North Americans be tickled pink by the Rosanna onion?

J.V. Steele has secured the exclusive rights to sell a unique onion variety in the U.S. and Canada.

May 06 , 2015

Italy: Kiku Variety Management branches out with Serbian partner

An Italian variety management company is now licensing Crimson Snow apple production to Serbian grower Agrounija.

May 06 , 2015

Germany: Record drug bust in Berlin banana boxes

Berlin police have seized 386kg of cocaine found in boxes of Colombian bananas that showed up in Aldi supermarkets.

May 05 , 2015