Post Archive
Cocaine found in Berlin banana boxes
Aldi supermarket staff in Berlin were given a surprise this week when they found cocaine in banana boxes.
January 08 , 2014
U.K. govt calls on consumers to buy local, ditch imports
A British government minister is set to give a speech rallying households to support local farmers.
January 07 , 2014
Chile: San Antonio port union declares strike "indefinite"
A Chilean port union leader claims to have a safeguard for export fruit during strikes - he calls it "refrigeration".
January 07 , 2014
Canada to remove certification requirements for U.S. onions
U.S. onion growers will soon have less red tape when shipping to their northern neighbors in Canada.
January 07 , 2014
Israel chops duties to promote produce imports
Two significant events occurred for Israel's agriculture sector and produce market over the weekend.
January 07 , 2014
Spanish avocados approved for U.S. import
Spain has been approved to send avocados to world's largest import market for the fruit.
January 06 , 2014
Univeg acquires Empire World Trade
UNIVEG finalized acquisition of fruit importer Empire World Trade.
January 06 , 2014
Kenyan avocado farmer looks to go organic
To compete internationally, one Kenyan avocado grower is looking at fair trade and organic certification.
January 03 , 2014
High hopes for delayed Honduran melon season
The Honduran melon season came almost three weeks late but trade could reach record value.
January 03 , 2014
U.S. considers Moroccan blueberries
Modest supplies of Moroccan blueberries are under consideration for the U.S. market.
January 03 , 2014
