California citrus growers "disappointed" by TPP withdrawal

The deal would have seen gradual tariff elimination in key markets such as Japan and Vietnam.

January 24 , 2017

Global campaign calls on Fyffes to improve worker treatment

The U.K.'s Ethical Trading Intiative has set the the multinational a deadline to to "put in place a detailed and timebound improvement plan".

January 24 , 2017

Trump withdraws U.S. from TPP

U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered on his promise to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

January 23 , 2017

U.S. puts Argentine lemon import access on hold

Just days after Donald Trump's inauguration as president, APHIS has issued a stay on a controversial rule to allow Argentine lemon imports into the U.S.

January 23 , 2017

Poor growing conditions dampen Aussie nectarine opening in China

Cool, wet weather in Australia has led to a difficult start for the country's first season with direct access to the Chinese nectarine market.

January 23 , 2017

Chile to ramp up production of South African Stargrape 2 variety

Stargrape 2 is being described as an alternative to Flame seedless, and more than 100 hectares are expected to be planted in Chile this year.

January 23 , 2017

Culinary rumba for native Chilean rumpa fruit

A Chilean state-backed project hopes to make rumpa, a native cactus fruit similar to dragon fruit, a household name.

January 20 , 2017

Freshmax Group up for grabs

The prospective deal is expected to value the Australasian-based global company at AUD$500 million.

January 19 , 2017

2016 the warmest year on record globally, new data shows

“We don’t expect record years every year, but the ongoing long-term warming trend is clear", says NASA representative Gavin Schmidt.

January 18 , 2017

Extreme weather drives up European produce prices

Some U.K.-based suppliers says the situation is likely to worsen, and expect prices to remain sky-high for many more weeks.

January 18 , 2017