Russia tightens EU food import restrictions

Having stopped Bulgarian fruit and vegetable re-exports last week amid suspicions of fake phytosanitary certificates, Russia is considering extending the ban to other countries.

April 27 , 2015

Chile: Body of Fruticola Atacama worker found

Fruticola Atacama's Horacio Parra says the discovery of the body of worker Jennifer Novoa has brought great peace to her family.

April 27 , 2015

USDA allows Chinese apple imports

Just a few months after Chinese authorities opened market access for all U.S.-grown apple varieties, the USDA has reciprocated.

April 22 , 2015

U.S.: Western Growers enters Silicon Valley alliance

A major U.S. agricultural association believes technology and innovation will be essential to feed a soaring global population.

April 22 , 2015

Greece dominates EU agricultural promotion funding

More than a third of the EC's latest round of agricultural promotion funding will go to the fresh produce sector.

April 22 , 2015

Russian authorities block "fake" Chilean kiwifruit shipment

A kiwifruit shipment marked as Chilean has been rejected by Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor, claiming its certificate was fraudulent.

April 20 , 2015

U.S.: Falling orange juice consumption levels affect Florida growers

Despite some serious problems facing the industry, Florida's citrus growers are said to have had a relatively good season.

April 20 , 2015

Editor's Note: Fuerza Atacama - After the flood, a view from the mud

In today's special edition, we take an on-the-ground look at the human and economic impacts of unprecedented floods in Chile's north.

April 17 , 2015

U.S.: Organic food sales jump 11% in 2014

With U.S. organic fruit and vegetable sales last year valued at US$13 billion, an industry head has praised the lack of 'demographic boundaries'.

April 16 , 2015

South Africa: Smaller citrus sizing could further impact exports, says CGA

The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa says producers might need to hold back on some sizes if they're not 'viable with markets the way they are'.

April 14 , 2015