U.S.: GM labeling would be 'as good as a ban', says critic

While one critic of GMO labeling says legislation would be a "Pandora's box" and hinder scientific development, the Center for Food Safety points to the success of transparency in GM-heavy Brazil.

February 24 , 2015

Australia to screen Chinese frozen berries

The Australian Government has announced new measures to act on the recent Hepatitis A outbreak that has been linked to imported Chinese frozen berries.

February 23 , 2015

German apple grower eyes Chinese, South Korean market openings

BayWa CEO Klaus Lutz says it is "ridiculous" that the EU does not have harmonized market access processes for fruit exporters in destination markets.

February 23 , 2015

U.S. West Coast port workers reach tentative deal

An end to the debilitating U.S. West Coast port dispute may be in sight after the PMA and the ILWU agreed to a new contract.

February 21 , 2015

Peru: Camposol results take a dive in Q4

A seven-fold rise in avocado profits was not enough to offset dramatic falls in financial performance for Camposol's asparagus, grape and mango operations in the fourth quarter of 2014.

February 20 , 2015

U.S.: Sunkist grower payments up by a quarter in 2014

Revenue surpassed US$1 billion for the largest citrus shipper in the U.S. last year, bolstered by a new partnerships in India and Brazil.

February 19 , 2015

U.S. port row has compromised US$50M in Chilean fruit exports, says Fedefruta

The U.S. Ambassador to Chile received leaders of Fedefruta yesterday to discuss effects from the West Coast port dispute.

February 19 , 2015

Mexico: Social responsibility alliance to 'expand' into retail, foodservice

Although no U.S. retailers have yet been invited to join a newly formed social responsibility alliance in Mexico, Wal-mart has pledged its support and has made several key changes since a damning LA Times investigation.

February 19 , 2015

Raspberries may be culprit in Australian Hep A outbreak

The Australian distributor that recalled frozen berry products is concentrating on raspberries from a specific source in China as a possible cause of the recent Hepatitis A outbreak.

February 18 , 2015

USDA considers allowing avocado imports from second Mexican state

Mexico's second-largest avocado production state could soon be allowed to ship the Hass variety to the U.S.

February 18 , 2015