Countries
Spanish growers "worried" over Turkish-Russian trade dispute
One Turkish exporter says Russia's produce trade embargo is 'horrible' for the industry, while in Spain the mood has an air of caution over potential knock-on effects.
December 02 , 2015
Argentina: Rio Colorado fruit suffers after spring frosts
Adverse weather during September in a Rio Negro region is estimated to have damaged 80% of cherries and peaches.
December 02 , 2015
Canada to publish new import rules for Lobesia botrana host crops
Canada's CFIA plans to publish the new import requirements by the end of 2015.
December 02 , 2015
France: Apple prices up significantly in 2015, says Blue Whale
Blue Whale's Marc Peyres expects a solid winter season ahead in Europe and remains hopeful for U.S. protocol changes.
December 02 , 2015
China: Record citrus harvest for Dongfang
ASX-listed Dongfang Modern Agriculture expects total tonnages this year will exceed prospectus forecasts.
December 02 , 2015
France: World's largest wholesale market gets €1B makeover
The first phase of Rungis market refurbishments include a restructuring of the horticulture and decoration section.
December 02 , 2015
PMA maps out leadership transition
Produce Marketing Association CEO Bryan Silbermann will retire in just over a year from now, with president Cathy Burns to soon take over day-to-day operations.
December 01 , 2015
U.S.: First tomatoes planted in NatureFresh's new Ohio greenhouse
With the first construction phase of 12 completed, NatureFresh says its OhioRed-branded tomatoes should be ready for harvest in February.
December 01 , 2015
Chilean walnut thefts reach US$2.8M in two years
After a Chilean footballer was implicated in a recent walnut robbery, an industry head has called on authorities to bring down the criminal 'conspiracy'.
December 01 , 2015
Could empty China-bound trains be loaded with European fresh produce?
Dubbed the 'New Silk Road', the YuXinOu Railway is reportedly faster than seafreight and has space for fruit and veg.
December 01 , 2015
