China: Food smuggling case in national media spotlight

The floodgates have opened in China's crackdown on agricultural import smuggling and customs evasion, with local media reporting that 33 people have been arrested in a recent high-profile case.

February 17 , 2015

Mexico: Results "will take time" for new social responsibility alliance

AHIFORES spokesperson Mario Robles says discussions are already underway with government to implement improved company store services for workers.

February 17 , 2015

Compagnie Fruitiere to expand organic production, open new hospital

From corporate social responsibility to ships that use less fuel, a French company is developing on several fronts of its €800 million produce business.

February 17 , 2015

Chilean fruit industry denies links to Australian Hep A scare

The Chilean Association of Fruit Exporters (ASOEX) has emphasized its country's fruit is not to blame for a recent recall of frozen berry products in Australia.

February 16 , 2015

Early concerns ease for 2015 South African pome fruit deal

South Africa aims to ship its first apples to mainland China in March, as growers continue to seek new markets to support higher volumes in the pipeline.

February 16 , 2015

U.S.: Obama steps in to resolve West Coast port dispute

The White House is intervening in the West Coast port conflict with the aim of a quick resolution.

February 15 , 2015

USDA gives green light to GM apples

Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) is one step closer to getting its genetically modified, non-browning apples on the U.S. market.

February 15 , 2015

Japan: Kabocha and Yuzu turn heads at Fruit Logistica

Whether it's edible-skin squash, a unique citrus fruit or fresh wasabi, Japanese horticultural companies are banking on growing overseas interest in their national cuisine.

February 13 , 2015

SanLucar pioneers new fruits in Tunisia, Ecuador

A Spanish firm focused on the German-speaking market is testing a range of new fruit projects in Africa, the Middle East, South America and its own backyard.

February 12 , 2015

Polish farmers to continue protests against new land sale laws

A spokesperson for the International Coalition for the Protection of the Polish Countryside says news laws "will expose Polish land to be bought by foreign buyers and will threaten small farmers."

February 12 , 2015