Poland looks to UAE, China to offset upcoming apple losses

Union Owocowa's Jolanta Kazimierska says the toughest times are just around the corner for Poland's apple sector.

October 20 , 2014

Chilean frosts 'nothing like last year', say industry leaders

Chilean fruit industry representatives say it could be 15 days yet before a full estimate of recent frost damages can be given.

October 18 , 2014

Mexican exporters to benefit from new Florida-bound shipping service

A weekly service between Port Manatee and Veracruz in Mexico will 'enhance delivery of fresher products'.

October 17 , 2014

Australian authorities make final decision on fenthion

With a 12-month phaseout, Australia has banned almost all horticultural uses for the chemical fenthion.

October 17 , 2014

Russia may add Ukraine to list of banned countries

Russian authorities believe Ukraine may be re-exporting agricultural products from prohibited countries.

October 17 , 2014

Fairfood International calls for change in Philippine pineapple industry

A Fairfood International report alleges huge pay disparities between employees and 'contractual' workers at Dole Philippines and Del Monte Philippines Incorporated.

October 16 , 2014

Chilean producers crushed by second consecutive year of frosts

A Chilean grower says frosts in southern production regions have destroyed 30-100% of several fruit crops.

October 16 , 2014

EU authorities must act on downward consumption trend, says Freshfel

A Freshfel rep says the EU must relax its 'extremely limiting' marketing rules to boost fresh produce consumption.

October 16 , 2014

China: mediocre fruit market expected post-Golden Week

Travel and e-commerce put a dint in the Zhejiang Wenhui wholesale fruit market for a key national holiday.

October 13 , 2014

U.K.: Romanian fruit picker ruling in question

An anti-slavery enforcement authority has slammed a decision to give a small fine given to an orchard manager in Northern Ireland.

October 10 , 2014