Post Archive
Spanish produce exports drop by 6% in value in Q1
FEPEX said it was worried by such a sharp decline, which it attributed mainly to greater competition from countries both in and outside of Europe.
May 28 , 2018
Ecuador ships first bananas to Brazil in 21 years
A representative of the exporting company expects the new market to provide more stability to the Ecuadorian banana sector.
May 28 , 2018
Egyptian table grape season running two weeks early
An exporter says there is "very little demand" in the European market for red grapes this season.
May 28 , 2018
Trucker strikes in Brazil affecting papaya imports, says HLB Specialties
Trucks are lining many major highways throughout the country, with 200 blockades being reported so far in 24 of the country’s 27 states.
May 25 , 2018
Australia: Fruit fly expected to be eliminated in Tasmania by spring
The Tasmanian government has so far spent over AUD$5.5 million tackling Queensland fruit fly incursions.
May 25 , 2018
Asda introduces U.K.-bred sweet tomato
"The Goutini has the flavour of a sweet salad tomato, but it’s much bigger."
May 25 , 2018
Spanish lemon campaign to wrap up early amid strong EU market conditions
The country has seen a slight drop in Fino lemon volumes this campaign and a huge decline in Verna production.
May 25 , 2018
U.S.: OTA announces pilot program to prevent, detect organic fraud
The move comes after the establishment of the Global Organic Supply Chain Integrity (GOSCI) task force last year.
May 25 , 2018
South Africa: Flash Gala brand launched for Bigbucks apples
'In the fruit industry a find like this is pretty much like discovering a new galaxy might be for astronomers.'
May 25 , 2018
U.S.: Port of Oakland online shipping program goes live
"We're providing a comprehensive digital view of ships, cargo and terminal information all in one place on the computer."
May 25 , 2018
