China proposes 15% tariff on U.S. fruit imports

The move came soon after U.S. President Donald Trump instructed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to impose tariffs on at least US$50 billion in Chinese imports.

March 23 , 2018

Spain: Frosts cause €35M losses across 7,500 hectares in Valencia

Stonefruit is said to be the most affected fruit category, with persimmons and citrus also affected.

March 23 , 2018

Bayer wins EU approval for Monsanto deal

"Receipt of the European Commission's approval is a major success and a significant milestone," said Bayer CEO Werner Baumann.

March 22 , 2018

World Water Day 2018: The answer is in nature

This year's theme is ‘Nature for Water’ – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century.

March 22 , 2018

NZ: T&G Global confirms sale of processed food business

T&G’s pipfruit division has agreed a long-term apple supply agreement with Cedenco for processing apples.

March 21 , 2018

Chile, Peru concerned shipping emission changes may affect fruit trade

New proposals to curb shipping emissions could significantly increase the time it takes for a vessel to travel from Chile to China.

March 21 , 2018

Italy: Frosts take huge bite out of apricot production

Apofruit says all apricot varieties have been affected along with some early plum cultivars.

March 20 , 2018

Growers Czech out new cherries Tamara, Irena for commercial growth

With Tamara as a large cherry and Irina as a pollinator for the late-season Regina variety, growers are finding new opportunities in a sector where successful introductions are few and far between.

March 19 , 2018

Colombia "one step away" from exporting Hass avocados to Japan

Several months after Colombia secured U.S. avocado market access, the South American country has now agreed on export protocols with Japan.

March 18 , 2018

EU avocado market conditions have been "marvelous", says Israeli exporter

Israeli avocado exports are expected to end up around 20% lower year-on-year for the 2017-18 season.

March 16 , 2018