Australian table grape industry calls for quick resolution to Vietnam fruit blockade

The Vietnamese market closure has caused particular complications for Australian black seedless grape exporters.

January 08 , 2015

Euro Watch: Exporter 'flexibility' needed to avoid a cease in trade

A weak euro may push some fruit importers to abandon the trade of certain products as a last resort.

January 08 , 2015

Australian produce groups support Ombudsman's stance on labor exploitation

Two Australian produce industry bodies hope the Fair Work Ombudsman takes the right steps to regulate dodgy labor-hire operators.

January 08 , 2015

Ecuadorian firms aim to take the lead in Chinese market

Ecuador is the world's leading banana exporter but it is yet to take the number one spot in the Chinese market.

January 08 , 2015

Leadership transition for Chiquita Brands

Brian Kocher will serve as interim CEO of the new privately-owned Chiquita Brands International.

January 07 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 1, 2015

Peruvian Red Globes bucked the weak trend for grapes in Europe between Christmas and New Years.

January 07 , 2015

Are illegal stowaways a threat to the U.K.'s fresh produce industry?

Truckloads of fruit are sometimes rejected in the U.K. due to the presence of illegal immigrants hiding in shipments.

January 07 , 2015

Peruvian govt program aims to raise GlobalG.A.P. certifications

Sierra Exportadora is helping Peruvian growers find new commercial opportunities for their fruit production.

January 07 , 2015

U.K.: 2015 is the year of Cavolo Nero, says Waitrose

Cavolo Nero, also known as Tuscan Kale and Black Cabbage, is taking British foodies by storm.

January 07 , 2015

Opinion: Perception of biotech foods boosted by consumer benefits

Consumers have not yet seen enough tangible benefits from biotech food to make the category popular, argues OSF's Neal Carter.

January 07 , 2015