U.S.: Northeast-bound trucking delays to continue, says Florida distributor

A Florida-based shipping and logistics company indicated on Tuesday that conditions were improving and operations would resume normally.

March 15 , 2017

Lower Chinese soft citrus crop a "great opportunity" for Israeli Jaffa Orri mandarins

Israel's Plant Production and Marketing Board expects to "dramatically increase" exports of the variety to the market in 2017.

March 15 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 10, 2017

Seedless grape sales were improving in the U.S. in week 10, with the demand concentrated on Thompson and Crimson.

March 15 , 2017

New retail produce price app a 'game-changer' for global industry, says developer

Retail Spotters was launched at Fruit Logistica last month and provides produce information from retailers in more than 90 cities.

March 15 , 2017

Mexico must look to Russia, EU amid U.S. trade uncertainty, says ag secretary

José Calzada Rovirosa believes Mexico is in a position of strength and must work to reduce reliance on its northern neighbor for agri-food exports.

March 15 , 2017

U.S.: Weekly Mexican mango imports more than double 2016 levels

Total mango volume shipped to the U.S. on the week ending March 3 was around 1.44 million boxes, putting it 120% higher year-on-year.

March 14 , 2017

U.S. joins pioneering plant genetic resources treaty

The FAO's international treaty works to strengthen global food security by promoting the conservation and sharing of agricultural plant genetic resources.

March 14 , 2017

Exports up, returns down for 2016-17 Chilean cherry season

Average per-kilo returns for Chilean cherry exporters were 38% lower than last season.

March 14 , 2017

Kiwifruit harvest kicks off across New Zealand

The head of NZKGI says while the harvest was delayed by wet weather in many areas, most of the growers can 'roll up their sleeves and get picking and packing.'

March 13 , 2017

U.S.: Sun Pacific's Bob DiPiazza to transition to advisory role

The industry veteran worked as managing consultant and then president of sales and marketing for the California-based company.

March 13 , 2017