Rains to render some Peruvian table grapes unfit for export

The damage would have been much worse if an unusual, "radical" weather phenomenon occurred two weeks earlier.

February 01 , 2017

"Significant bewilderment" for Mexican exporters over U.S. situation

While a weaker peso could help compensate some losses, growers are very worried about the trade relationship between both countries and will look for alternative markets where possible.

January 31 , 2017

Rains, floods hit southern Peru

The weather event has hit at least 1,200 families and reportedly damaged table grape operations.

January 27 , 2017

Ambitious growth in store for Israeli Jaffa Orri mandarins

The country's Plant Production and Marketing Board forecasts exports will double by 2020.

January 26 , 2017

European, Brazilian retailers to trial "Shelfie Index" tech

Can an Australian-developed robot technology revitalize shelf space and warehousing in the supermarket sector?

January 25 , 2017

Chilean shipping adjustment to "alleviate" table grape backlog in the U.S.

An earlier Flame Seedless deal out of Chile has led to an unusual surge in exports in the season to date, but an expected gap in supply may help take the pressure off inventories in the U.S.

January 24 , 2017

USDA seeks further comments on proposed Colombian avocado access

Volumes may still be relatively small from Colombia, but the head of CorpoHass is expecting a huge increase this campaign.

January 17 , 2017

USDA's new transitional certification program to drive organic growth

The Organic Trade Association said the program is a "critical piece of this complicated puzzle" to boost acreage.

January 12 , 2017

Trump meets with Monsanto, Bayer execs over merger

Shareholders of pesticide and seed companies Monsanto and Bayer are waiting on regulatory approval of a US$66 billion deal, which will ultimately be decided by Trump's choices for key positions.