Published: Jul 27, 2015

Nashikities seem to be raking in the moolah despite the slack in overall economy over the past couple of years. The city which is likely to be included in the Centre's smart cities project has 45 crorepatis, who have declared an annual income above Rs 1 c

Published: Jul 27, 2015

Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon David Hale said Wednesday that a newly reinstituted trade program would help boost Lebanon’s economic growth by granting Lebanese exporters duty-free access to the U.S. market.

Published: Jul 27, 2015

Goods exports to China rose $20 million from June 2014 to reach $699 million in June 2015, Statistics New Zealand said today. The rise was over a range of commodities including logs, meat, and fruit.

Published: Jul 27, 2015

Published: Jul 27, 2015

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options for fruit and nut producers. The Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and the Actual Production History (APH) Yield Exclusion are now ava

Published: Jul 27, 2015

As a result of the lifting of the 10% reinforced checks on all Kenyan exotic product exports (excl. flowers), french beans, snow peas, sugar snaps, passion fruit, garden peas, baby corn, etc., the country’s export volumes are expected to increase.

Published: Jul 27, 2015

Though sales of leeks are usually better during the fall and winter, the market for the commodity has been stable this summer. Consumption of the product has also grown as a result of increasing awareness of it on the part of consumers.

Published: Jul 27, 2015

Almost a year ago, the EU imposed sanctions on Russia due to Russian support to the separatists in Eastern Ukraine. In response to the sanctions, Russia closed the borders to products including fruit and veg from Europe, North America and Australia. We’re

Published: Jul 27, 2015

Key export markets, including Japan and China, are showing strong demand for Australian oranges, lifting returns to growers.

Published: Jul 24, 2015

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2015 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options for fruit and nut producers. The Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and the Actual Production History (APH)

Published: Jul 24, 2015

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a food labeling bill, drawing praise and criticism from various factions in the nationwide debate over whether genetically engineered foods should carry a disclosure.

Published: Jul 24, 2015

Bank of New Zealand backed ideas of a recovery in world milk prices kicking in later this year, even as it cut its forecast for values over 2015-16 to levels implying deep losses for farmers in the top exporting country.

Published: Jul 24, 2015

"The melon and watermelon season has been marked by good consumption levels so far, which is the result of two main factors: the quality in terms of flavour and the high temperatures in Spain and Europe," explains José Bruñó, sales manager of Frutas Herma

Published: Jul 24, 2015

Striving to open new markets for Greek fruit exports, the Ministry of Productive Reconstruction, Environment and Energy, after coordinated efforts with the competent services, sent the necessary technical documents to the Chinese AQSIQ (General Administra

Published: Jul 24, 2015

The European Commission has announced the extension of the temporary exceptional support measures for producers of fruit and vegetables up until 30 June, 2016, which are intended to alleviate the market disturbances caused by the Russian ban on imports of

Published: Jul 24, 2015

The Ministry of Commerce is working to arbitrate a Mandalay dispute between mango farmers and the Muse money changers they claim are giving them an unfair deal.

Published: Jul 24, 2015

The supermarket price war and a looming change to EU sugar tariffs has made life more difficult for the Fairtrade Foundation, which is increasing its reserves to £2.4m to shore it up against further volatility.

Published: Jul 24, 2015

Hong Kong remains the top destination for Japanese food largely because of the weak yen, according to the Japan External Trade Organisation.

Published: Jul 24, 2015

Australia will soon have its first brand of 100% Australian grown frozen berries, processed on purpose built Australian engineered machinery in the Yarra Valley. Production is expected to begin in August, as the co-founders of Matilda's, Matt and Ruth Gal

Published: Jul 23, 2015

Sugar exports from India will climb more than forecast previously as mills accelerate sales to clear $2.8 billion debt to cane growers.