U.K.: Yorkshire Fresh Fruits under fire over redundancy package

A U.K. fruit supplier has been forced to shut down its factory after losing a key contract with retailer Asda.

April 23 , 2015

USDA allows Chinese apple imports

Just a few months after Chinese authorities opened market access for all U.S.-grown apple varieties, the USDA has reciprocated.

April 22 , 2015

Greece dominates EU agricultural promotion funding

More than a third of the EC's latest round of agricultural promotion funding will go to the fresh produce sector.

April 22 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 16, 2015

Preference for national apples in the U.S. became apparent as Chilean volumes increased in week 16.

April 22 , 2015

SanLucar receives €4M loan to develop Tunisian raspberries

A Spanish produce group with a strong focus on German-speaking markets has received a boost to its North African raspberry production.

April 22 , 2015

NZ: Zespri plans SunGold kiwifruit splash in Germany

Zespri has planned promotional activities in Berlin, Hamburg and Düsseldorf to spread the word about SunGold kiwifruit.

April 22 , 2015

Chilean port workers strike over lack of labor reform consultation

Feeling ignored by their government over labor forms, a range of Chilean unions have started a one-day strike in the port, mining, forestry and construction sectors.

April 21 , 2015

Three new raspberry varieties set for release in Chile

One of three new Chilean raspberry varieties grows earlier than the standard cultivar and has a high Brix level.

April 21 , 2015

U.S.: Robotic strawberry harvester 'mimics human behavior'

The owner of Wish Farms has a strawberry-picking robotics project that even his competitors are investing in.

April 21 , 2015

Turkish cherry producer dodges frost scare

Despite industry concerns a recent cold snap might hamper Turkish cherry production, one grower is expecting higher volumes.

April 21 , 2015