Post Archive
U.S.: Hurricane Matthew weakens, but southern states still on alert
PortMiami and Port Everglades have been reopened for business, but further north in Georgia people are bracing for the storm.
October 07 , 2016
Australia: Sundrop Farms opens US$152M sustainable tomato facility
The new farm uses solar power and desalinated seawater to grow tomatoes across 20 hectares of greenhouses.
October 07 , 2016
Photo gallery: Colombian avocado packhouse expansion
As part of the SIPPO buyer mission, we take a look at a major avocado packhouse expansion project as it nears completion.
October 07 , 2016
News to tell? Reach out to us at PMA Fresh Summit
It's that time of year again for just about anyone who is involved with the U.S. fruit and vegetable market.
October 07 , 2016
Landlocked Ethiopia connected to seaport through new railway
The Chinese-built US$3.4 billion railway will dramatically cut transit times for exporters who previously used trucks to reach the port.
October 07 , 2016
Colombia: Major avocado packhouse upgrade to aid 'booming' industry
The US$2.5 million expansion project is expected to be of great benefit to growers who have until now lacked the means to export their fruit.
October 07 , 2016
U.S.: Hurricane Matthew upgraded to Category 4
The largest mandatory evacuation in the U.S. since 2012 is underway, as imports come to a standstill with the reported closures of the USDA and FDA in Florida.
October 06 , 2016
EU Trade Commissioner slams Andy Hall's treatment in Thailand
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sought to distance itself from the case following an EU resolution made today.
October 06 , 2016
Peru: "Everyone" is asking for cherry plants, says leading nursery manager
Much of the interest has come from table grape and asparagus farmers.
October 06 , 2016
Peru: Grape-focused grower exports first blueberries
One of Peru's largest table grape exporters, Don Ricardo, has several blueberries varieties under production and plans to soon double its hectarage.
October 06 , 2016
