Ukraine: former ag minister faces embezzlement charges

Ukrainian investigators have alleged Mykola Prisyazhniuk stole US$41.5 million from the country's Agrarian Fund.

April 17 , 2014

Opinion: how to win the claim game

Jan van de Ven looks at how fruit traders can protect themselves in dealing with the 'subjective' concept of quality.

April 17 , 2014

Freshfel hails EU ag promotion budget boost

The European Parliament has adopted a new framework that will more than triple agricultural promotion program funding, with the lion's share expected to go toward produce.

April 16 , 2014

U.S.: Washington Apples sits out of Indian cricket campaign

Low import volume has pushed Washington Apples to refocus its marketing efforts in India.

April 16 , 2014

France: Blue Whale-BVL cooperation a response to market demand

Blue Whale's Alain Vialaret discusses an agreement that forms France's leading apple player.

April 16 , 2014

Supply shortage to drive up Indian mango prices

India's ASSOCHAM has released an estimated reduction rate for the country's mango production this year.

April 16 , 2014

Chile: new Fedefruta president to focus on exporter safeguards

Fedefruta's new president, Juan Carolus Brown, said he will continue pushing for a law to protect persihable exports.

April 16 , 2014

Solar panels to fuel Dutch cold storage facilities

With 1,800 newly installed solar panels, the Dutch port of Maasvlakte has taken a step toward sustainability.

April 16 , 2014

NZ: Turners & Growers to acquire Apollo Apples Limited

Turners & Growers plans fork out an initial NZ$43 million to purchase integrated exporter Apollo Apples.

April 15 , 2014

First Tasmanian apples in China. Photos courtesy of Fruitday

April 15 , 2014