U.K. govt calls on consumers to buy local, ditch imports

A British government minister is set to give a speech rallying households to support local farmers.

January 07 , 2014

Indonesia to raise produce import quota volumes

The Indonesian government has more than doubled produce import quotas, but this is still half what volume once was.

January 07 , 2014

Chilean growers take govt to court over Peruvian avocado entry

Chile's new avocado industry leader has slammed the rigor of a pest risk analysis for Peruvian imports.

January 07 , 2014

Chile: San Antonio port union declares strike "indefinite"

A Chilean port union leader claims to have a safeguard for export fruit during strikes - he calls it "refrigeration".

January 07 , 2014

Brazilian supermodel joins Rainforest Alliance board

Gisele Bündchen has joined the board of directors of a leading international certifier.

January 07 , 2014

Canada to remove certification requirements for U.S. onions

U.S. onion growers will soon have less red tape when shipping to their northern neighbors in Canada.

January 07 , 2014

Israel chops duties to promote produce imports

Two significant events occurred for Israel's agriculture sector and produce market over the weekend.

January 07 , 2014

Mexico expects new Asian citrus markets in 2014

An impending South Korea lime deal is one of a raft of new market openings slated by the Mexican government.

January 07 , 2014

U.S. remains in Korean organic market, for now

Newly implemented policy in South Korea almost left the U.S. out of the organic food market.

January 06 , 2014

Spanish avocados approved for U.S. import

Spain has been approved to send avocados to world's largest import market for the fruit.

January 06 , 2014