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Argentine unions call for rural strike

Government "thoughtlessness" has led Argentine unions to call for a rural strike to begin on Saturday.
June 11 , 2013

Specialty crop groups applaud U.S. Senate farm bill approval

United Fresh says the new Farm Bill supports fruits and vegetables in a way that will provide healthy options to U.S. citizens.
June 11 , 2013

E.U. considers South African citrus import halt, says ambassador

South Africa's Ambassador to Belgium has publicly raised the issue of European Union protectionism towards his country's citrus exports.
June 11 , 2013

Del Monte Pacific to take on fresh pineapples

Del Monte Pacific plans to move into selling fresh pineapples via the brand of an acquired company.
June 11 , 2013

Flooding hits Central European veggies

Growers in Germany and Czech Republic detail flood damages, while other countries in the region have also been affected.
June 10 , 2013

Russia's Chinese apple imports hit record low

China's apple exports to Russia continue to be edged out by Polish, Moldovan and Serbian suppliers.
June 10 , 2013

Doubt remains for specialty crops and U.S. farm bill

The U.S. Senate is expected to approve the five-year farm bill, but the House vote remains uncertain.
June 10 , 2013

Nigerian agriculture turns focus inward, cuts down imports

Nigerian Minister of Agriculture Akinwumi Adesina has said he "cannot be a minister of food importation".
June 10 , 2013

The heat is on for U.S. West Coast blueberry transition

The U.S. blueberry deal faces potential gaps and oversupply in the coming weeks and months.
June 10 , 2013

Chinese market opens for new Chilean fruits

A range of Chilean horticultural and meat products will now be allowed into China after authorities announced phytosanitary approval.
June 07 , 2013