Spain boosts fresh produce exports to Saudi Arabia, UAE

Spanish customs data shows a significant rise in fresh produce exports to two key Gulf markets between January and October last year.

January 13 , 2017

Update: Guatemalan trucker strike canceled

Despite the agreement, if the union doesn't see results within two months there could be another strike "without warning".

January 13 , 2017

Chile: New initiative seeks to expand avocado production locations

Researchers believe the use of plastic covers will be able to significantly reduce avocado trees' water requirement.

January 13 , 2017

New blueberry variety for U.K. growers in sight

Scientists in Scotland are confident they will breed and commercialize at least one new blueberry variety to grow in U.K. conditions within the next three to four years.

January 13 , 2017

IBISWorld projects modest growth for Australian produce exports

After surging in the wake of FTAs with East Asian countries, a recent report predicts average annual growth rates will be much lower for the next five years.

January 12 , 2017

Chilean blueberries exceed Taiwanese MRLs for second time this year

Nearly two metric tons of blueberries have been blocked from entry into the Asian country over the last couple of weeks.

January 12 , 2017

Indonesia situation still uncertain after WTO ruling, says Aussie industry rep

While a final resolution on Indonesia is in limbo, the AHEA is focused on boosting supply chains with Asian countries to improve bilateral trade and relationships in the process.

January 12 , 2017

U.S. mango market set to strengthen following quick end to Peruvian deal

The Mexican mango harvest has got underway, but exporters in the southern regions are waiting till volumes build up in February to begin shipments to the U.S.

January 12 , 2017

ChemChina, Syngenta submit concessions to EU regulators

It has been reported ChemChina is 'unlikely' to have to sell its Adama business, one of Syngenta's main generic competitors.

January 11 , 2017

U.K.: Upcycling produce at ‘food waste’ restaurant

A novel restaurant called Real Junk Food will soon be serving food that would have been thrown away and selling it on a 'pay-as-you-feel' basis.

January 11 , 2017