California: China citrus import suspension means 'robust trade won't materialize'

There is as yet no indication as to when China's citrus import suspension on Tulare County might be lifted.

February 24 , 2015

U.S.: GM labeling would be 'as good as a ban', says critic

While one critic of GMO labeling says legislation would be a "Pandora's box" and hinder scientific development, the Center for Food Safety points to the success of transparency in GM-heavy Brazil.

February 24 , 2015

Washington apple industry applauds U.S. West Coast port breakthrough

After missing "critical shipping opportunities", the Washington Apple Commission is pleased the ports are back up and running.

February 24 , 2015

U.K.: Factory closures and job losses at Produce World

A major U.K. vegetable supplier intends to form a joint venture with brassica grower and marketer Lincolnshire Field Products.

February 24 , 2015

Australia to screen Chinese frozen berries

The Australian Government has announced new measures to act on the recent Hepatitis A outbreak that has been linked to imported Chinese frozen berries.

February 23 , 2015

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