Argentina expects new pome fruit protocol with China

The Argentine pome fruit industry hopes a new protocol will finally open up access to the Chinese market.

November 15 , 2013

Chilean avocado industry on track to reaching export estimate

Chilean Hass avocado currently leads the European market, where outside supply has been low.

November 14 , 2013

U.S. takes Dominican Republic veggies off automatic detention list

Dominican Republic vegetable growers will now have easier access to the U.S. market.

November 13 , 2013

McDonald's, Gerber rule out using GM apples in the short term

The developers of GM Arctic apples have pointed to benefits in food service but McDonald's is not interested.

November 12 , 2013

South Africa: farm strike intensifies in Western Cape

Arson and arrests were reported in relation to farm strikes in South Africa's Western Cape yesterday.

November 12 , 2013

Bayer CropScience seeks new registrations, markets

Bayer CropScience's Rob Schrick discusses the strategy needed to adapt to changing regulatory environments.

November 11 , 2013

Worker rights at center of Philippine pineapple campaign

A Fairfood International campaign highlights low wages and child labor in the Philippine pineapple sector.

November 06 , 2013

Australian govt suspects Italian tomato exporters of dumping

Italian processed tomato exporters will have to pay duties after an Australian report found grounds for anti-dumping action.

November 04 , 2013

Chile looks to global markets to promote premium olive oil

ChileOliva is working to set the Chilean olive oil sector apart in a global market dominated by big players.

November 04 , 2013

Step-by-step traceability builds safety into Brazilian food chain

Traceability must be inclusive for all types of growers and protect the environment, according to Thomas Eckschmidt.

November 01 , 2013