Chinese tariffs to stunt market development for premium U.S. apple varieties

While Galas and Granny Smiths have benefited greatly from expanded access into China since 2015, a new protocol brought fresh prospects to producers of proprietary varieties. But just how much could that be affected by a 15% hike in tariffs?

April 10 , 2018

Giving fake wasabi the chop: A production snapshot outside Japan

From North America to the U.K. we speak with growers putting authentic wasabi rhizomes on the map in restaurants, wholesale markets, retail and even phytomedical supplements and cosmetics.

April 09 , 2018

U.S. relaxes Chilean lemon import rules

At present the fruit can only be imported once it has an approved methyl bromide treatment.

April 05 , 2018

Laser labeling set for European expansion

The technology’s growing acceptance has also sparked global interest from companies from Canada to China and Japan.

April 05 , 2018

Chinese tariffs to put U.S. cherry export growth under strain

After growing exports to China more than four-fold since 2013, through an emphasis on quality fruit the U.S. cherry industry is determined not to become collateral damage in the U.S.-China trade dispute.

April 05 , 2018

Chile: Spotted wing Drosophila found in major blueberry-growing region

The insect was found in a raspberry field in the southern Biobio region.

April 04 , 2018

U.S.: "Exorbitant" tariff increase will directly impact California citrus producers, says CCM

"Now Chinese consumers and California citrus producers are innocent parties to a trade debate."

April 03 , 2018

China implements tariffs on U.S. produce imports

The list of affected horticultural products includes apples, table grapes, cherries, citrus, strawberries, almonds, pistachios and walnuts.

April 02 , 2018

Robinson Fresh partners with Verfrut to supply fruit to European market

Verfrut is one of the largest fruit growers in South America, with a range of fruit commodities produced across Chile and Peru.

March 29 , 2018

First U.S.-bound Argentine lemon shipments to take place in April

Numerous lemons exporters are gearing up to collectively ship a 5,000MT-consignment to the market.

March 28 , 2018