Freshfel explains Brexit impacts on produce trade

The European Fresh Produce Association has outlined a number of ways the U.K.'s decision to leave the EU could affect exporters around the world.

June 28 , 2016

Still no consensus on glyphosate as EU license expiration looms

The head of Copa Cogeca says it is 'unacceptable' that the EU has not extended the glyphosate license, which is set to expire this week.

June 28 , 2016

Costa Rican project gives leg-up to small baby banana growers

Corbana is hoping to both improving growing practices on Lady Finger banana farms and better understand the volatile international markets.

June 27 , 2016

U.K.: 'No immediate regulatory changes likely' following Brexit, says FPC

The U.K.'s Fresh Produce Consortium says the transition toward leaving the European Union could take up to two years, but warns the decision will have 'number of impacts' on trade.

June 24 , 2016

Polish apple access to China "a big relief", says exporter

A representative of Appolonia says if Poland exports sufficient apple volumes to China in the future, it should relieve some pressure on the European market.

June 24 , 2016

Western Australia's avocado production to 'quadruple in five to eight years'

With new trees going in the ground at a rapid pace, the Western Australia avocado industry is looking overseas for potential export opportunities.

June 23 , 2016

'Strange' season for South African grapefruit

An industry head explains why the grapefruit season has been 'anything but normal' and how a Brexit vote this week could benefit South African citrus shippers.

June 21 , 2016

Fresh Del Monte subsidiary awarded US$32M in Costa Rica pineapple dispute

The International Court of Arbitration has ruled against one of Costa Rica's largest gold pineapple growers in a case involving Del Monte International.

June 20 , 2016

Chilean seedless Tango mandarins to take on Murcotts in global markets

After some slow steps to begin with, the pace is picking up for Tango mandarin production in Chile.