Countries

First Aussie mango shipment to the U.S. 'sold out quickly'

An Australian mango exporter says it is beginning a three-year export program to the U.S.
February 18 , 2015

U.K.: Vegetable sector labor supplier's license revoked by authorities

A U.K. government body has prosecuted the head of a company that supplied vegetable harvesting workers.
February 18 , 2015

U.S.: Del Monte shares fall despite strong result

Tomatoes and melons showed the biggest percentage sales increases at Fresh Del Monte in the fourth quarter.
February 18 , 2015

Valfrutta aims to make Cornelio Italy's signature pepper brand

A unique pepper variety developed by Enza Zaden and grown in Sicily is on track for 12-month production and an ambitious export scheme.
February 18 , 2015

U.S.: Port of Oakland imports down 39% on 2014

The U.S. Department of Labor says Secretary Perez will today meet with both parties in the ongoing West Coast port conflict and 'urge them to resolve their dispute quickly.'
February 17 , 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

Mexico: Results "will take time" for new social responsibility alliance

AHIFORES spokesperson Mario Robles says discussions are already underway with government to implement improved company store services for workers.
February 17 , 2015

Indian mangoes officially back on the menu for EU consumers

One EU importer believes Indian mango sales may initially be affected by a damaged reputation.
February 17 , 2015

China: New e-commerce platform to shake up imported fruit business

A unique government-backed e-commerce platform is expected to usher in an era of cheap imported fruit.
February 17 , 2015