Countries

Ukraine: former ag minister faces embezzlement charges

Ukrainian investigators have alleged Mykola Prisyazhniuk stole US$41.5 million from the country's Agrarian Fund.
April 17 , 2014

U.S.: Washington Apples sits out of Indian cricket campaign

Low import volume has pushed Washington Apples to refocus its marketing efforts in India.
April 16 , 2014

France: Blue Whale-BVL cooperation a response to market demand

Blue Whale's Alain Vialaret discusses an agreement that forms France's leading apple player.
April 16 , 2014

Supply shortage to drive up Indian mango prices

India's ASSOCHAM has released an estimated reduction rate for the country's mango production this year.
April 16 , 2014

Chile: new Fedefruta president to focus on exporter safeguards

Fedefruta's new president, Juan Carolus Brown, said he will continue pushing for a law to protect persihable exports.
April 16 , 2014

Solar panels to fuel Dutch cold storage facilities

With 1,800 newly installed solar panels, the Dutch port of Maasvlakte has taken a step toward sustainability.
April 16 , 2014

NZ: Turners & Growers to acquire Apollo Apples Limited

Turners & Growers plans fork out an initial NZ$43 million to purchase integrated exporter Apollo Apples.
April 15 , 2014

EU official to meet Moroccan counterparts over produce pricing backflip

Moroccan growers are livid over an "incomprehensible" EU pricing move that could limit consignment-based exports.
April 15 , 2014

Australia: vegetables fare worst in initial cyclone assessments

Tomatoes, bell peppers and eggplants suffered some of the worst damages from Cyclone Ita in Australia.
April 15 , 2014

Ireland: Total Produce trials NSF SmartStands

A technology on trial from Europe's Total Produce seeks to interact with consumers while doing away with the impediments of QR codes.
April 15 , 2014