Zespri: organic fruit's time is yet to come in China

A Zespri representative sheds light on the niche organic fruit sector in China.

September 09 , 2014

Spanish stonefruit set for Chinese splash in 2015

An earlier season could give Spanish stonefruit exporters an edge in China once the market opens up.

September 09 , 2014

Copa Cogeca urges citrus inclusion in EU emergency withdrawal measures

After Friday's EC meeting in Brussels, cooperative group Copa Cogeca is calling for greater support in the wake of Russia's produce import ban, encompassing grower measures and school food schemes.

September 09 , 2014

Chile can become a 'strategic partner' to China as walnut supplier

Protocols have been signed between Chile and China to allow shelled walnut imports.

September 09 , 2014

U.S.: Chiquita bends to takeover possibility

Fyffes has given Chiquita a waiver allowing Chiquita to engage in discussions with its Brazilian suitors.

September 08 , 2014

EU heads talk extra measures in Russian ban response

EU officials held an in-depth press conference last week about Russia's food import embargo.

September 08 , 2014

Canada: researchers begin farm trials for better sweet potato varieties

Progress has been made in developing sweet potato varieties more suited to Canada's cool climate.

September 08 , 2014

'Breakthrough' made in Chile's path to opening cherry exports to South Korea

Following a successful meeting, the first cherry shipment from Chile to South Korea looks like it will be next season.

September 08 , 2014

European pear suppliers stay upbeat despite Russian ban

Pear growers in the Netherlands and Belgium are positive despite losing the Russian market.

September 08 , 2014

NZ: T&G partners with school charity to aid agricultural education

Turners & Growers will support a charity to help provide New Zealand schools with purpose-built gardens.

September 05 , 2014