Retailers urged to commit to fair trade

Agrofair has called on European retailers to renew commitment to ethically-traded fruit and vegetables, despite the continent's economic situation.

August 19 , 2013

South Africa: as pocketbooks grow, retail follows

Bryan Silbermann and Jan DeLyser reflect on Africa's outstanding retail potential and expectations for growth.

August 16 , 2013

Netherlands set for geothermal boom in produce

Dutch greenhouse tomato, cucumber and pepper producers are embracing technology to save money and meet renewable energy targets.

August 15 , 2013

NZ offers India support to sweeten apple tariff cut talks

Pipfruit NZ will take a delegation of growers to India later this month to work on an industry cooperation agreement.

August 14 , 2013

Chinese apple market "very interesting" this year, says importer

Lantao's John Wang gives his verdict on the varying quality and prospects in China for imported apples, grapes, citrus and cherries.

August 13 , 2013

A "refreshing" season for Australian citrus exporters

Australian citrus players discuss Asian demand, currency conditions and wider export options in the United States.

August 12 , 2013

Peru on track to maintain asparagus exports

The first part of Peru's asparagus campaign has put the nation in line to surpass 2012 exports.

August 06 , 2013

U.S.: more information needed on cyclospora source, says PMA

The PMA's Dr Bob Whitaker was surprised to hear a link between tropical disease cyclospora and bagged salad was made in two U.S. states.

August 01 , 2013

U.K. supplier-retailer talks to get tough

The U.K.'s recently-appointed Groceries Code Adjudicator admits a "climate of fear" exists among supermarket suppliers over new rules.

July 30 , 2013

Red spot takes toll on Peruvian banana exports

Organic banana growers in northern Peru are developing an emergency plan to tackle red spot disease.

July 24 , 2013