Post Archive
South Africa: Ceres Fruit Growers strike finally over
"We have a big challenge to get our operations back on track and to get to work," says CFG managing director Francois Malan.
October 14 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 41, 2015
Increased Mexican avocado volumes into the U.S. created some price instability in week 41.
October 14 , 2015
El Niño could shave 30% off Ecuadorian banana production
An industry head says the world's largest banana exporter losing almost a third of its production would be a 'disaster', but believes the country is better prepared than in 1998.
October 14 , 2015
APM Terminals invests in new Italian port infrastructure
The largest terminal operator in the Mediterranean Sea is investing in a major new port construction that aims to facilitate global access to key European markets.
October 14 , 2015
CMA CGM service expansion to benefit Moroccan citrus
A major shipping group claims it is the first carrier of agricultural products from Morocco to the rest of the world in refrigerated containers.
October 14 , 2015
Game-changing grant puts Gambian mangoes 'on European map'
An improved domestic productive sector combined with a recent switch to seafreight are two keys factors explaining the Gambia's newfound optimism in the EU market.
October 14 , 2015
EU: MEPs reject national GMO import ban proposal
The EU environment committee chairman believes the imposition of GM bans by individual countries could jeopardize the internal market.
October 14 , 2015
South Africa: Dutoit donates to farmworkers' children via new cherry brand
Kids on three Dutoit estates are benefitting from the Cherry Time brand's social commitment program.
October 14 , 2015
Australia: Hailstorm damages Victoria stonefruit crops
Stonefruit, apple, pear and cherry crops in a key growing region in southeastern Australia have all been damaged to some degree by adverse weather.
October 14 , 2015
Chile braces for winds and heavy rainfall
Chile's central regions are expected to receive heavy mid-week rainfall, while strong winds are due toward the north.
October 14 , 2015
