Countries

U.S. opens access for Jordanian fresh beans

The U.S. has made its second relaxation of green bean import rules in the space of just over a week.
November 20 , 2013

Israel opens its doors for Chilean walnut exports

Strong demand for Chilean walnuts in Israel has helped push a new market opening for the South American country.
November 20 , 2013

Peru: Provid forecasts steady rise for grape exports

Peru's Provid has announced grape export expectations for this season, and hopes for Japanese market access by 2015.
November 20 , 2013

No flood damages expected for South African table grapes

Despite flooding in the Western Cape, table grape producers have not reported major damages.
November 20 , 2013

Matoke banana varieties show promise for East African growers

New cooking banana varieties could ward off Black Sigatoka and give a production boost to East African farmers.
November 20 , 2013

South Africa: damage reports trickle in from Western Cape floods

Flash flooding struck the Western Cape over the weekend. Agricultural damage assessments are still underway.
November 19 , 2013

Russia threatens Polish produce ban

Poland may lose one of its largest produce markets if it doesn't meet Russian standards around certification and pesticide residues.
November 19 , 2013

Strong outlook for French kiwifruit growers, says Prim'land

Prices for early season French kiwifruit are higher this year thanks to a smaller crop and less Southern Hemisphere overhang.
November 19 , 2013

China's tech sector enjoys fruit of kiwifruit harvest

China's Legend Holdings has reported strong kiwifruit volume from its agricultural division.
November 19 , 2013

CPMA highlights "aggressive timeline" for Canadian produce import changes

Implementation of the Safe Food for Canadians Act and other regulations will lead to significant changes for produce imports.
November 18 , 2013