Countries
NZ Kiwifruit Claim 'in no way anti-Zespri', says group chairman
The head of the group launching a legal suit over negligence relating to Psa entering New Zealand has hit back at critics, stressing the need for accountability and saying growers 'have nothing to lose'.
October 06 , 2014
Morocco will become major EU produce supplier, says exporter
A produce shipper says the Moroccan industry's constant 'evolution' is putting it in good stead for the future.
October 06 , 2014
EU regulators approve Chiquita-Fyffes merger
The European Commission has given the go-ahead to a potential merger between Chiquita and Fyffes, saying there would be no detrimental effect on market competition.
October 03 , 2014
Boycott fails to dampen Israel’s expectations
While some supermarkets are unwilling to buy produce from Israeli-occupied territories, the country's fruit and vegetable sector has proven resilient throughout the recent Gaza crisis.
October 03 , 2014
Advertorial: Chilean avocado growers discover new Gem™
Westfalia and Subsole are hoping to take the Chilean avocado sector by storm with the Gem™ variety.
October 03 , 2014
NZKGI, Zespri slam 'The Kiwifruit Claim' against govt
Citing a lack of transparency, New Zealand kiwifruit industry leaders have criticized a claim against the government.
October 03 , 2014
China may become world macadamia nut leader
While production challenges abound, China's macadamia industry now has as many trees in the ground as Australia.
October 03 , 2014
UN calls out Thai fruit companies over forced labor claims
A UN working group has called attention to allegations over forced labor at two Thai fruit processors.
October 02 , 2014
Second round of Argentine port strikes called off
Despite some port delays in Argentina last month due to strikes, the blueberry industry says damages weren't severe.
October 02 , 2014
Organic Italian kiwifruit hit U.S. shores
Viva Tierra Organic has embarked on its second Italian kiwifruit import season.
October 02 , 2014
