South Africa: Farmworkers' minimum wages set for a boost

The South African Department of Labour will increase farmworkers' minimum wages from March.

February 03 , 2015

Australia: Major Chinese greengrocer seeks Tasmanian apples

Despite concerns over the 'Australian price point', Pagoda in China may import Tasmanian apples this year.

February 03 , 2015

Malaysian pineapple group to quadruple production

On a platform of social integration for indigenous groups, Malaysia's RIPI is ramping up pineapple cultivation at a fast pace.

February 03 , 2015

New 'Gem' pear variety jointly released in U.S.

The U.S. Agricultural Research Service and three universities have jointly released a high-yielding and fire blight-resistant pear cultivar.

February 02 , 2015

U.S.: CDC monitors possible link between litchis and mysterious illness in India

A report says there could be a connection between litchi seeds and an unknown illness in a northern Indian region.

February 02 , 2015

U.S. allows imports of two South Korean Unshu oranges

Commercial consignments of two Korean Unshu sweet and mandarin orange hybrids can now enter the U.S.

February 02 , 2015

China: Free trade port approval brings spicy Sichuan opportunities to foreign exporters

The central Chinese city of Chongqing has been approved as free trade port for imported produce.

February 02 , 2015

Chilean cherry prices in China 'significantly' lower than previous season

Some arrivals of Chilean cherries in China will not be opened for a few weeks when demand is due to increase.

February 02 , 2015

Capespan to step up South African topfruit production

Capespan aims to bring its total South African pome fruit production land to 630 hectares in three years.

January 30 , 2015

Opinion: The need for change in the avocado industry

With avocado consumption on a high note leading up to the Super Bowl, Equal Exchange's Jennie Msall calls for a transformation of the fruit's sourcing in light of last year's LA Times expose 'Product of Mexico'.

January 30 , 2015