U.S.: First “Neo-Panamax” vessel arrives at Port of Philadelphia

MSC Sophia Celeste is the largest ship ever to have docked at the Port of Philadelphia.

August 05 , 2016

Fruit results aid BayWa's H1 performance

BayWa's fruit segment performed well despite challenging circumstances.

August 05 , 2016

Fresh Del Monte building 'Mexico's largest avocado packing plant'

CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh says the facility should be ready in 2017, while elsewhere in Latin America Del Monte is also making big moves in blueberries.

August 05 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS proposes allowing Vietnamese mango imports

More countries are looking to make their mark on a growing U.S. mango market.

August 04 , 2016

U.S. scientist pinpoints citrus trees' most vulnerable stage for HLB infection

An ARS entomologist has found a new leaf cycle called "flush" plays a big part in when pests are more likely to infect trees with citrus greening.

August 04 , 2016

Chilean authorities to destroy contraband Peruvian avocado shipment

Traveling at high speed with your headlights off probably isn't the best way to smuggle fruit into a neighboring country.

August 04 , 2016

U.S.: FirstFruits expects "great" apple season

The marketer of several varieties including the brands Opal and Sweetie has seen harvests starting ahead of normal timeframes from recent years.

August 04 , 2016

A volatile summer for Eastern Europe's frozen berry deal

It's been a hectic berry deal in Eastern Europe, marked by strawberry shortages and too many wild blueberries.

August 03 , 2016

Table grape production outlook auspicious in Peru, says Agricola Chapi exec

While last year is strong, Rafael Martín is not about to get complacent when it comes to prices in the U.S.

August 03 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 30, 2016

A supply reduction in China led to price rises for Chilean and U.S. Granny Smiths in week 30.

August 03 , 2016