Russian-EU deals to take a dive at International Green Week Berlin

Germany and Russia are willing to quickly boost agricultural trade if the two countries' political problems can be solved.

January 19 , 2015

Chile: ASOEX joins Bachelet on presidential tour of U.S.

Chilean fruit industry representatives are pleased they have been recognized to join Michelle Bachelet on a U.S. tour.

January 19 , 2015

U.S.: No strike today at Hunts Point Terminal Market

The biggest fruit market in the U.S. has averted a strike action that could have taken place today, after a tentative wage deal was reached.

January 18 , 2015

U.S.: "Contingency plans in place" for Hunts Point Terminal Market

The Hunts Point Produce Cooperative was just "pennies per hour apart" from the last offer proposed by unionists who are threatening to strike.

January 16 , 2015

U.S.: Hunts Point union negotiations aim to ward off strikes

Hunts Point Terminal in the Bronx supplies 9% of the U.S. population with fruits and vegetables every day, but the operation could grind to a standstill on Sunday if a deal is not reached with the Teamsters union.

January 16 , 2015

Mexico: Lime production rebounds in Colima

While the year began with scarcity, efforts against HLB actually led to a lime production rise in 2014 in Colima.

January 16 , 2015

Peruvian mango shipments underway

Peru's mango exports to date are significantly down on packed volumes during the same time last year.

January 16 , 2015

Fresh NY apple varieties hit U.S. shelves after more than a decade in the making

The breeder behind the recently released SnapDragon and RubyFrost apples is quietly confident the varieties will be a big hit.

January 16 , 2015

Azerbaijan swoops in on Russian apple market opportunities

A Russian official says Azerbaijan will hold a firm place in the country's apple market even if the ban on EU fruit is lifted.

January 16 , 2015

Ecuadorian mango industry hopes for Chinese market access by October

The Mango Ecuador Foundation is optimistic about gaining access to the Chinese market before next season.

January 16 , 2015