Countries
Chile: ASOEX asks for govt intervention in ongoing customs strikes
ASOEX president Ronald Bown says the Port of Valparaiso is 'virtually paralyzed' and the country's reputation is on the line.
May 26 , 2015
Peru finalizes Hass avocado export protocols with China
Peru's Ministry of Agriculture believes the first Hass shipment will set sail to China in July.
May 26 , 2015
California farmers agree to 'voluntary' 25% water cut
After California's cities and towns were recently forced to cut water usage by a quarter due to the four-year drought, many of the state's growers have chosen to take similar action.
May 26 , 2015
U.S.: West Coast port employer ratifies worker contract
The Pacific Maritime Association says the new contract that will last until July 2019 features an 'enhanced arbitration system'.
May 25 , 2015
Special Fruit begins marketing of Portuguese blueberries
A Belgian importer is expecting some 140 metric tons of blueberries for its organic BerryFresh range this season.
May 25 , 2015
European MPs demand action to halt spread of olive tree bacteria
European politicians believe not enough was done to prevent the entry of 'leaf scorch' into the continent and say olive growers need compensation.
May 25 , 2015
NZ: New T&G office officially opens in Shanghai
Turners & Growers expects to better anticipate market changes to the benefit of growers, through the help of a new office in China.
May 25 , 2015
France bans supermarkets from disposing of edible food
As part of efforts to dramatically cut food waste in the country, large French supermarkets will soon face hefty fines if they fail to donate unsold food to charity.
May 25 , 2015
U.S.: Ocean Mist and Lakeside form organic alliance
Two major U.S.-based vegetable grower-shippers have struck a deal to offer their customers wider organic product lines.
May 25 , 2015
Chile and China engage in fresh produce trade discussions
Pomegranates, nectarines and avocados were on the agenda during recent meetings between AQSIQ and SAG.
May 22 , 2015
