Red tape a "major concern" for Europe-U.S. trade, says Copa Cogeca

The head of Copa Cogeca has urged a change in the ''burdensome" export rules for EU shippers trading with the U.S.

February 06 , 2015

New investors on board at Compagnie Fruitiere

After Dole's exit from the company last year, a leading supplier of West African fruit to the European market now has new minority shareholders.

February 06 , 2015

U.S.: Pacific Maritime Association makes "all-in" offer to ILWU

The president of the Pacific Maritime Association has said West Coast ports are "truly close to gridlock", and that the latest contract offer is "as far as we can go at this point."

February 05 , 2015

Chilean exporter ships first organic blueberries to China

U.S. fumigation rules on Chilean blueberries have caused one organic exporter to look to China.

February 05 , 2015

Australia: Growers make 'significant' savings with Avolution business model

An Australian grower-owned avocado marketer says it has driven costs down 'in an overall sense'.

February 05 , 2015

U.K.: Waitrose announces exclusive partnership with Primafruit

Waitrose hopes to build stronger links with growers through a deal with fruit supplier Primafruit.

February 05 , 2015

U.S.: Researchers develop 'fast, easy and accurate' citrus greening detector

A portable and inexpensive citrus greening detector developed by University of Florida scientists could soon be available to citrus growers.

February 05 , 2015

EU to fund development of first bell pepper harvesting robot

A bell pepper robot harvester could soon stir up the European greenhouse sector.

February 05 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 5, 2015

Chilean avocado exports to the U.S. were 66% lower year-on-year during week 5.

February 04 , 2015

Thai fruit on the move for Chinese New Year

It's a busy season for fruit traders in China, and Thailand will be looking to make an impact.

February 04 , 2015