Countries

Russia lifts ban on Pakistani plant products

Pakistani produce items will be allowed in Russia again, but a protocol is still needed for the country's potatoes.
March 03 , 2014

PMA Fresh Connections to link more nations in 2014

From Shanghai to Pretoria to Sao Paulo, two PMA execs cover a string of Fresh Connections events in the pipeline.
March 03 , 2014

India: Mahindra to raise the bar with fruit brand Saboro

US$11 billion Indian company Mahindra outlines plans for grape and apple branding.
March 03 , 2014

China: Kashgar Airport to become designated fruit entry point for Xinjiang

Transportation time for Pakistani fruit exported to China will be cut to 70 minutes by air.
March 03 , 2014

Spanish researchers develop antioxidant-rich oranges

Spanish scientists have developed a golden-colored orange with much higher antioxidant rates in juice than traditional varieties.
February 28 , 2014

Argentina: Mendoza set for dramatic drop in production in 2014

As the only Argentine province with an olive forecasting program, Mendoza is set for a huge production drop in 2014.
February 28 , 2014

Environmentally friendly scales developed for Peruvian banana industry

Peru's organic banana exporters will now have a new technology at their disposal to make life a little bit easier.
February 28 , 2014

Peru: new areas approved for U.S.-bound Hass avocado export

Peru's Senasa has set a series of new requirements for Hass avocado exports to the United States.
February 28 , 2014

NZ: positive results for Seeka, T&G in 2013

Two of New Zealand's leading produce players have notched good results for the 2013 calendar year.
February 27 , 2014

Core business focus props up Chiquita results in 2013

A net loss may not sound so positive, but Chiquita was US$389 million closer to breaking even last year compared to 2012.
February 27 , 2014