Search Result: apple
U.K.: Gangmasters agency investigates exploitation in fresh produce sector
The government body responsible for investigating labour abuses recenty dicovered a raft of violations in the U.K. as part of a week-long inititiave.
October 26 , 2015
U.S.: IFCO and Walmart expand reusable plastic container deal
Walmart will initially use IFCO's new wood grain reusable plastic container to pack and ship dry produce including apples, potatoes, and citrus.
October 23 , 2015
Thailand to publish New Zealand produce import requirements
Thailand has finalized import protocols for nine New Zealand fruit and vegetable commodities, including apples, avcaodos, and kiwifruit.
October 23 , 2015
Costa Rica forecasts banana losses of up to US$100M
Flooding that hit the Central American country earlier this year is causing ongoing problems for the banana and pineapple industries.
October 22 , 2015
NZ: Record apple blossoms set scene for bumper crop
New Zealand's largest organic apple grower says a hot, sunny summer and cold, dry winter have been 'ideal' for the fruit coming on.
October 21 , 2015
Dominican Republic blocks Florida produce imports
Oriental fruit fly detections in California and Florida have led to one Caribbean nation restricting agricultural trade with the two states.
October 20 , 2015
Opinion: Current fruit breeding practices - fruitful or futile?
Two U.S. scientists assess whether our fixation on sweetness in the produce we eat is putting good nutrition by the wayside.
October 19 , 2015
Costa Rican govt breaks up drug ring under fruit trading cover
A Costa Rican drug ring with alleged Italian mafia links is suspected of hiding cocaine in boxes of pineapples and cassava.
October 16 , 2015
NZ Ambassador to France visits Jazz apple orchards
Kiwi and French apple growers have put their rugby rivalry aside to celebrate the success of Jazz apples.
October 16 , 2015
Chile: Weather to cause 'significant decline' in cherry volumes, says Garces
Chile's leading cherry exporter says a combination of various weather issues will reduce production volumes and delay the season.
October 16 , 2015
