U.S.: Hurricane Matthew weakens, but southern states still on alert

PortMiami and Port Everglades have been reopened for business, but further north in Georgia people are bracing for the storm.

October 07 , 2016

Australia: Sundrop Farms opens US$152M sustainable tomato facility

The new farm uses solar power and desalinated seawater to grow tomatoes across 20 hectares of greenhouses.

October 07 , 2016

News to tell? Reach out to us at PMA Fresh Summit

It's that time of year again for just about anyone who is involved with the U.S. fruit and vegetable market.

October 07 , 2016

Landlocked Ethiopia connected to seaport through new railway

The Chinese-built US$3.4 billion railway will dramatically cut transit times for exporters who previously used trucks to reach the port.

October 07 , 2016

Peru: "Everyone" is asking for cherry plants, says leading nursery manager

Much of the interest has come from table grape and asparagus farmers.

October 06 , 2016

Peru: Grape-focused grower exports first blueberries

One of Peru's largest table grape exporters, Don Ricardo, has several blueberries varieties under production and plans to soon double its hectarage.

October 06 , 2016

Andy Hall, Thai human rights record raised in European Parliament

"Transparency and responsible business conduct is today's thinking," says MEP Heidi Hautala, who is pushing for a resolution today relating to Andy Hall's case.

October 06 , 2016

Australia: Mexican avocado entry “inevitable”, says exec

Supply chain issues will be a major challenge once Mexican avocados are granted access, says a former head of the International Avocado Society.

October 06 , 2016

U.S.: Sun Pacific widens table grape offering

The new varieties will be sold under the brand Air Chief.

October 05 , 2016

Spain: Valencia wants South African citrus limited to one port of entry

A Valencian political coalition has tabled a motion in the European Parliament to make a series of amendments to recent agreements with South Africa.

October 05 , 2016