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Seoul searching pays off for Aussie cherry industry

Stemming from a recent FTA, Australia's cherry exports to South Korea have experienced exponential growth.
February 27 , 2015

Russian political faction calls for end to food import embargo

A deputy chairman from the Russian Lower House has scoffed at a bill to challenge the food import ban.
February 27 , 2015

Fairtrade 'absorbing' farms, changing livelihoods

With GDP per capita that is five times lower than the EU, is China ready for fairtrade produce? Fairtrasa's Patrick Struebi thinks yes.
February 27 , 2015

U.S.: Chiquita forced to stay longer at Gulfport

Port congestion in New Orleans has delayed the completion of a logistics move for Chiquita Brands International.
February 26 , 2015

U.S. pistachio industry celebrates new dietary recommendations

Pistachio growers all around the globe have cause for celebration on World Pistachio Day.
February 26 , 2015

South Africa: Dry weather may hit citrus sizing but quality "excellent", says CGA

South Africa's total citrus volumes this season should be roughly in line with previous years.
February 26 , 2015

Ireland dragging heels on fairtrade bananas, new report claims

While Irish retailers have been slow on the uptake of fairtrade bananas, two stores recently committed to stock 100% fairtrade pears.
February 26 , 2015

Australia: Frozen berries were source of growth for Patties Foods in 2014

The company that recalled its berry products due to a recent health scare recorded strong results for its fruit brand last year.
February 25 , 2015

NZ: T&G profit falls short of expectations for 2014

New Zealand-based produce company Turners & Growers did not quite achieve the 10-20% profit rise for 2014 that its board had forecast on Jan. 21.
February 25 , 2015

EU School Fruit Scheme under threat

Freshfel has urged the European Commission not to put 'better regulation' ahead of children's health.
February 25 , 2015