Q&A: Total Produce on the changing dynamics of European produce markets

The head of Europe's largest fresh produce distributor says a prolonged Russian import ban would lead to structural changes, but is upbeat about prospects for berries, organics and exotics in Mediterranean markets.

February 20 , 2015

U.S. port row has compromised US$50M in Chilean fruit exports, says Fedefruta

The U.S. Ambassador to Chile received leaders of Fedefruta yesterday to discuss effects from the West Coast port dispute.

February 19 , 2015

Uber teams up with Xianfeng for Chinese fruit discount service

While Uber has been banned in many countries, the app is growing rapidly in China where it is also involved with fresh produce in one city.

February 19 , 2015

Imported fruit losing exotic appeal in China, says trader

China's efforts to halt corruption have affected gift giving, and therefore the sales of imported Australian premium fruits.

February 19 , 2015

Raspberries may be culprit in Australian Hep A outbreak

The Australian distributor that recalled frozen berry products is concentrating on raspberries from a specific source in China as a possible cause of the recent Hepatitis A outbreak.

February 18 , 2015

USDA considers allowing avocado imports from second Mexican state

Mexico's second-largest avocado production state could soon be allowed to ship the Hass variety to the U.S.

February 18 , 2015

U.S.: Perez port meetings 'positive and productive'

The U.S. Department of Labor says Secretary Perez yesterday told both parties in the West Coast port conflict an immediate agreement was 'imperative'.

February 18 , 2015

U.S.: Fresh Del Monte back in the black

Higher selling prices and greater banana volumes helped a leading produce multinational shake off its 2013 loss to record a net income of US$142.4 million for 2014.

February 17 , 2015

China: Food smuggling case in national media spotlight

The floodgates have opened in China's crackdown on agricultural import smuggling and customs evasion, with local media reporting that 33 people have been arrested in a recent high-profile case.

February 17 , 2015

Chilean fruit industry denies links to Australian Hep A scare

The Chilean Association of Fruit Exporters (ASOEX) has emphasized its country's fruit is not to blame for a recent recall of frozen berry products in Australia.

February 16 , 2015