Negotiations advance for Brazilian traceability program

A successful program focused on stamping out excess pesticide residues is set to expand to more states following a successful pilot in Santa Catarina.

January 18 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 2, 2017

Issues with fuel supply in Mexico delayed some shipments of avocados into the U.S. in week 2.

January 18 , 2017

Dutch importer expects "very difficult" EU orange market

A Dutch importer has accused Egyptian orange exporters of using Europe as a "dumping ground".

January 17 , 2017

U.K.: Major supermarket develops matchmaking app to cut food waste

The Wal-Mart subsidiary's new app connects suppliers of unwanted food with companies who can make use of it.

January 17 , 2017

Table grape varietal reconversion underway at Capespan Namibia

A recent upgrade for the company's river pumping station will allow for hectarage to be increased by a quarter over the coming years.

January 17 , 2017

Produce industry launches draft Ethical Charter on farm labor practices

"This is something that’s here to stay," outgoing PMA CEO Bryan Silbermann tells Fresh Fruit Portal.

January 16 , 2017

Australia: Lower presence for U.S. fresh produce in first nine months of 2016

The figures come despite market access breakthroughs in recent years for stonefruit and a good retail presence in table grapes

January 16 , 2017

India: Supermarkets gain from demonetization pain

India’s cash crunch may have become a blessing in disguise for traders who supply to supermarkets, but it has taken its toll on farmers, consumers and traditional wet markets.

January 16 , 2017

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