Post Archive
U.S.: West Coast port users express shock at 'unbelievable' congestion
U.S. customs broker J&K Fresh says the U.S. port situation is 'almost worse than if they were striking' due to the uncertainty, while the Global Reefers head says he's never seen anything like this on the West Coast.
January 28 , 2015
U.S. gains Chinese market access for all apple varieties
Bilateral talks between the USDA and AQSIQ have led to China granting market access for all apple varieties from all U.S. apple-growing regions.
January 26 , 2015
Moroccan ClemenGold mandarins about to hit Irish shelves
Donnelly Fresh Produce and ClemenGold discuss expansion developments for a unique mandarin variety in Europe and Africa.
January 26 , 2015
Italy: Southern Seed develops huge yellow bell pepper
A bell pepper developed in Italy weighs 18% more than standard varieties and is less prone to cracking.
January 26 , 2015
Australia: Costa family ponders IPO
Australia's largest privately-owned produce company may change hands through a share market listing or an outright sale.
January 22 , 2015
U.S.: WP Rawl to almost double leafy greens processing capacity
WP Rawl's new South Carolina production lines involve the latest technology and a two-step wash process.
January 20 , 2015
Korean retailers cotton on to avocado ripening, says NZ industry rep
Avanza director John Carroll gives the wrap on strong performances for avocados in a range of markets this season.
January 20 , 2015
Mexico: Lime production rebounds in Colima
While the year began with scarcity, efforts against HLB actually led to a lime production rise in 2014 in Colima.
January 16 , 2015
Peruvian mango shipments underway
Peru's mango exports to date are significantly down on packed volumes during the same time last year.
January 16 , 2015
Malaysia steps up standards for citrus imports
Malaysia's latest import regulatory change shows its days as an easy, non-protocol market are on the way out.
January 15 , 2015
