U.S. improves apple trade with Indonesia but 'insignificantly'

A U.S. Northwest Horticultural Council representative discusses the state of trade barriers with Indonesia and China at the moment.

August 01 , 2014

British growers slam proposed EU organic regulation changes

New EU organic certification rules threaten to derail mixed crop farming through a purist approach.

August 01 , 2014

EU closes door on Ghanaian vegetable imports

Ghana's burgeoning vegetable exports have not been up to scratch for the EU this year, prompting a temporary ban.

July 31 , 2014

Opinion: a call for agreement between Russia and Poland

Irina Koziy gives the lowdown on the different implications of Russia's recent ban on many Polish crops.

July 31 , 2014

Chile steps up Grapevine moth control regulations

Chilean blueberry and plum growers in certain regions will now be obliged to create pest control methods.

July 31 , 2014

North America sees huge price ranges for blueberries

Fall Creek's Cort Brazelton looks at how northern blueberry markets are faring, what this means for upcoming foreign suppliers, and Morocco's recent U.S. breakthrough.

July 31 , 2014

NZ: Zespri to address regulatory non-compliance with stricter measures

New practices will be put in place at Zespri to avoid the repetition of previous mishaps in Asian export markets.

July 31 , 2014

Costa Rican pineapple trade sails ahead of bananas

Costa Rica's pineapple exports could hit US$900 million this year, as they grow 12.7% year-on-year.

July 31 , 2014

Moroccan fresh blueberry exporters gain access to U.S. market

U.S. consumers simply can't get enough of blueberries, and soon they will have another source of origin for the antioxidant-rich fruit.

July 30 , 2014

Russia whacks temporary ban on a raft of Polish produce items

After much speculation, Russian authorities have finally acted. Polish apples and a range of other produce items are now banned.

July 30 , 2014