Chinese tariffs take heavy toll on U.S. cherry exports

Exports in July were half the level registered in the same month last year.

September 10 , 2018

BerryWorld expands into North America with Mastronardi Produce JV

U.K.-headquartered BerryWorld and Canada-based greenhouse grower Mastronardi Produce have formed a joint venture for the North American market.

September 06 , 2018

Chiquita responds to Colombian paramilitary funding charges against ex-employees

Last week Colombia’s Office of the Attorney General said it was charging 13 former employees with "aggravated conspiracy to commit a crime".

September 06 , 2018

Calavo posts 40% rise in Q3 net income but lower fresh segment sales

CEO Lee E. Cole says that larger avocado volumes resulted in lower year-on-year fresh market pricing during the quarter.

September 05 , 2018

Spanish lemon season to be turning point in non-EU exports

With production set to see a sharp rise during the 2018-19 season, the industry has its sights set on markets in the Americas and Asia.

September 05 , 2018

USDA launches trade mitigation programs

The Agricultural Marketing Service will purchase products over four quarters from Oct. 1, 2018.

September 04 , 2018

France bans five neonic pesticides

France has placed itself at the forefront of a campaign against chemicals blamed for declines in bee populations, going further than an EU-wide ban due to come into effect this year.

September 03 , 2018

Jingold to export commercial volumes of red kiwifruit to Asia in 2019

The Italian consortium has already also sold small volumes in Europe and is planning trial shipments to China this season.

September 03 , 2018

U.S.-Canada NAFTA talks break up without deal

U.S. President Donald Trump notified Congress on Friday of his intent to sign a trade agreement with Mexico after talks with Canada broke up on Friday with no immediate deal to revamp NAFTA.

August 31 , 2018

Tariff elimination to boost Australian cherries in China, says importer

He also said that importers have been unable to pass all of the extra cost of U.S. cherries onto consumers this season.