AccuWeather forecasts beneficial rain for Chile, drought for Colombia

AccuWeather's forecast for this Southern Hemisphere winter may help growers in the Southern Cone but farmers in the Colombian Caribbean and Northeastern Brazil may struggle with dry conditions.

May 25 , 2017

U.S. organic food sales hit record US$43B in 2016

Organic fruit and vegetable sales grew at triple the rate of total produce sales, according to an OTA report.

May 25 , 2017

U.S.: California approves additional funds to fight HLB spread

The CCM says HLB-infected trees are being found at an "alarming rate" in residential areas in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

May 25 , 2017

Australia and Peru kick off FTA negotiations

The Australian Government believes negotiations could be completed quickly, building on work already undertaken as part of the TPP talks.

May 25 , 2017

What could thawing of Russia-Turkey relations mean for produce trade?

RK Marketing's Irina Koziy provides her take on the recent joint statement to lift trade sanctions between the two countries.

May 25 , 2017

South Africa's Western Cape declared drought disaster area

Hortgro's executive director believes the problem cannot only be solved by cuts on agricultural water quotas.

May 24 , 2017

U.S. slaps ban on fresh Ontario cherry imports

The action is effective immediately to prevent the entry of European cherry fruit fly.

May 24 , 2017

Chile: ANFACH calls for national customs worker strike

The union claims a recent government proposal goes against previous agreements, with an indefinite strike called to start today at 8am.

May 24 , 2017

NZ: Freshmax announces exclusive strawberry IP licensing deal

Trials will now begin in New Zealand for the Flavia and Flaminia varieties developed by Italy's CIV.

May 24 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 20, 2017

Receivers on the U.S. East Coast in week 20 reported there were signs that the Gala apple market would improve.

May 24 , 2017