Aussie produce industry calls for stricter country of origin labeling

Both the AHEA and Ausveg believe the recent Hepatitis A outbreak has re-opened the debate on COO labels.

February 23 , 2015

Colombia: Asoppitaya to expand crop offering

After making its name in dragonfruit, Colombia's Asoppitaya plans to move into organic crops and other tropical fruits.

February 23 , 2015

Indian potato minimum export price scrapped as domestic prices stabilize

The Indian government has relaxed the minimum export price (MEP) on potatoes that was initially introduced last June.

February 23 , 2015

German apple grower eyes Chinese, South Korean market openings

BayWa CEO Klaus Lutz says it is "ridiculous" that the EU does not have harmonized market access processes for fruit exporters in destination markets.

February 23 , 2015

NZ kiwifruit season to be 'about 25% bigger', says EastPack

EastPack's CEO says he's 'pretty optimistic' about the season amid strong industry recovery from Psa.

February 23 , 2015

NZ: Late harvest 'not much of a disadvantage this year', says Mr Apple

A major New Zealand apple exporter says a colder February has led to 'exceptional' fruit color.

February 23 , 2015

U.S. West Coast port workers reach tentative deal

An end to the debilitating U.S. West Coast port dispute may be in sight after the PMA and the ILWU agreed to a new contract.

February 21 , 2015

Peru: Camposol results take a dive in Q4

A seven-fold rise in avocado profits was not enough to offset dramatic falls in financial performance for Camposol's asparagus, grape and mango operations in the fourth quarter of 2014.

February 20 , 2015

Q&A: Total Produce on the changing dynamics of European produce markets

The head of Europe's largest fresh produce distributor says a prolonged Russian import ban would lead to structural changes, but is upbeat about prospects for berries, organics and exotics in Mediterranean markets.

February 20 , 2015

Solar-powered produce dehydrator developed in Chile

The creator of a dehydrator that uses renewable energy says it protects produce quality.

February 20 , 2015