Today's Headline
New EU rules bring 'risk of paying huge duties', says shipper
A Moroccan exporter has called for more transparency in how the EU's Standard Import Values (SIV) are calculated.
April 25 , 2014
Colombian fruit growers 'hope to continue work' during upcoming strikes
Asohofrucol hopes Colombia's strikes do not cause road blockages, and expects minimal disruptions to harvests.
April 24 , 2014
Fresh Fruit Portal forms alliance with Decofrut
Fresh Fruit Portal will now be publishing weekly 'State of the Market' reports in conjunction with Decofrut.
April 23 , 2014
Turkish apricots hit by bad weather
The full effects of unusual frosts are yet to be seen in the world's leading apricot region, as well as impacts on other crops like grapes, peaches and walnuts.
April 22 , 2014
Freshfel hails EU ag promotion budget boost
The European Parliament has adopted a new framework that will more than triple agricultural promotion program funding, with the lion's share expected to go toward produce.
April 16 , 2014
U.S.: Washington Apples sits out of Indian cricket campaign
Low import volume has pushed Washington Apples to refocus its marketing efforts in India.
April 16 , 2014
France: Blue Whale-BVL cooperation a response to market demand
Blue Whale's Alain Vialaret discusses an agreement that forms France's leading apple player.
April 16 , 2014
NZ: Turners & Growers to acquire Apollo Apples Limited
Turners & Growers plans fork out an initial NZ$43 million to purchase integrated exporter Apollo Apples.
April 15 , 2014
EU official to meet Moroccan counterparts over produce pricing backflip
Moroccan growers are livid over an "incomprehensible" EU pricing move that could limit consignment-based exports.
April 15 , 2014
Australia: vegetables fare worst in initial cyclone assessments
Tomatoes, bell peppers and eggplants suffered some of the worst damages from Cyclone Ita in Australia.
April 15 , 2014
