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Portuguese and Spanish police seize cocaine in fresh pineapples
The seizure and arrests stem from an ongoing investigation that started in April last year.
January 19 , 2018
Mexico: SAGARPA to start frost damage surveys in Puebla
The state is known for its exports of such crops as zucchini, carrots, lettuce, cucumbers and cilantro.
January 19 , 2018
South Africa: Cape Town implements emergency water measures
The city's council says 'Day Zero' is now "very likely" to happen on April 21.
January 19 , 2018
U.K.: Waitrose to cut black plastic trays from fresh produce aisle
The British supermarket plans to remove the trays in meat, fish and fruit and vegetable ranges by the end of 2018.
January 19 , 2018
Belgium: Record sales for BelOrta
Results were positive for both sales and volume but not all crops fared so well.
January 19 , 2018
Canada's ag industry "supports modernized and harmonized" regulatory NAFTA framework
A statement signed by numerous Canadian entities says the deal's modernization could open up new opportunities for exporters.
January 19 , 2018
Conditions back to normal at Port of Rotterdam after severe storm
A video shows heavy winds toppling a stack of containers at the port on Thursday.
January 18 , 2018
Costa Rica: Chiquita in labor dispute amid construction of new port
Chiquita had reportedly planned to lay off more than 100 workers in late December but the move was blocked by a legal challenge.
January 18 , 2018
Russia intercepts Polish apples en route to Moscow
The illegal fruit import consignment was destroyed on Jan. 16.
January 18 , 2018
Chile streamlines plant imports from French stonefruit center
The initiative gives a "strong push" to the adoption of new peach, nectarine, plum, apricot, cherry and almond varieties in Chile.
January 18 , 2018
