Turkey offers niche import promise

Retail and produce experts look at Turkey's potential as a destination market for high-value products.

September 03 , 2014

Kiwifruit prices rise 42.3% in Russia after produce embargo

Figures have emerged as to the alarming extent of produce shortages in Russia since the ban came into effect.

September 03 , 2014

The Packaging Pitch: a change of perspective

Lisa Cork discusses some simple ways produce companies can rethink their packaging messages for the better.

September 02 , 2014

Ecuador: banana exporters may focus on China over EU, says Seatrade

Ivo Ravelli says EU tariff cuts might not come soon enough for Ecuador, with other markets showing more potential.

September 02 , 2014

Business Social Compliance Initiative expresses 'great concern' over Andy Hall case

An organization that works with hundreds of European retailers and importers has said it's 'time for cooperation rather than litigation', in response to the charges brought against activist Andy Hall.

September 01 , 2014

Thailand: Andy Hall feels confident ahead of trial tomorrow

Andy Hall feels recent reactions from European buyers were prompted by "ridiculous" statements from the Thai Pineapple Industry Association (TPIA).

September 01 , 2014

BanaBay starts operations in China

U.K. fruit company BanaBay has continued its rapid expansion with the opening of a new office in Shanghai.

September 01 , 2014

China: dismaying imported fruit numbers for Mid-Autumn festival

Australian citrus is one of many imported fruits that have suffered from flat sales in China recently.

September 01 , 2014

Thailand: 300,000 sign petitions to drop charges against Andy Hall

The number of petitioners in support of Andy Hall continues to rise, joining the likes of United Nordic, leading U.K. retailers and Fyffes.

August 31 , 2014

Open letter: global solidarity campaign is independent of me

The Thai pineapple industry responded to an international support effort by telling Andy Hall to behave himself. The Briton's response? "This campaign was not instigated by me."

August 29 , 2014