Countries
Number of imports breaching EU rules increased in 2014
Vietnamese dragon fruit and Peruvian table grapes are now subject to stricter border controls in the EU due to the 'possible presence' of pesticide residues.
July 16 , 2015
Germany: Organic produce prices rise in H1
Apart from pome fruit and potatoes, prices rose for the vast majority of organic produce items in Germany during the first half.
July 16 , 2015
Mexico takes Costa Rica to WTO over avocado suspension
Three major South American avocado supplying countries are stepping in to alieviate the supply gap left by Mexico in the Costa Rican market.
July 16 , 2015
#pictureperfectplate garners "thousands" of submissions for Driscoll's contest
Berry-loving photographers have flocked to a Driscoll's social media competition focused on food art.
July 15 , 2015
Australia: Freshmax partners with anti-bullying group
Freshmax is launching a round of Sumo Citrus mandarin TV ads to engage with consumers 'on both a healthy and ethical level'.
July 15 , 2015
Philippine banana exporters seek zero tariffs for Japan trade
A Philippine banana industry representative has described decreasing export volumes to Japan as an 'embarrassment', as the Asian market secures deals elsewhere.
July 15 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 28, 2015
A recent 39% week-on-week boost in Japan's lemon stocks was not able to dent prices.
July 15 , 2015
U.S.: State heads attend birth of world's largest indoor farm
Ground has officially been broken on a US$30 million vertical farm project that AeroFarms' head says will 'redefine' New Jersey.
July 14 , 2015
Taiwanese grapes gain access to mainland China
While China's plant health authority has not limited Taiwanese grape varieties or origins eligible for export, all shipments will be subject to strict controls.
July 14 , 2015
U.S.: Brandt Farms aims to boost profile of Thomcord grapes
The new "Grape Jammers" brand seeks to raise consumption for a cross between the Thompson Seedless and Concord cultivars.
July 14 , 2015
