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

Russia blocks Egyptian orange shipment after Medfly detection

Some 120 metric tons of oranges being shipped into Russia via sea were sent back after lab tests confirmed a quarantined pest.

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

Chile: Fedefruta slams 'illegal' customs strike

Fedefruta's head says apples, kiwifruit and citrus are some of the crops that have been affected by recent strikes.

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

Moroccan blueberry boom to take spotlight at IBO summit Down Under

Blueberries are all the rage in Morocco where growers are planting aggressively, but to steer clear of price falls they will need to avoid heavy harvesting from April to June.

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